Choloma is a 9.7 MW hydro power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2011. It is part of the country's hydroelectric power generation efforts. Ranked #20 of 30 hydro plants in Guatemala, this facility's capacity accounts for 0.96% of Guatemala's total hydro capacity of 1,008 MW. The largest hydro plant in Guatemala is Chixoy at 300 MW, making Choloma 30.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Renace (68.1 MW, Hydro), Oxec (26.1 MW, Hydro), and Santa Teresa (17 MW, Hydro). The plant is situated in the Izabal region, approximately 100 km from Guatemala City.
15 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 61. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #24,834 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,614 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.26% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
15 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
13 plants within 100 km, 500 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Choloma is a hydro power plant producing approximately 34 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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