Maggotty Hydro is a 6.4 MW hydro power plant in Jamaica, operated by Jamaica Public Service Company since 1959. Ranked #1 of 3 hydro plants in Jamaica. Its 6.4 MW represents 43.24% of Jamaica's total hydro capacity of 15 MW. The largest hydro plant in Jamaica is Maggotty Hydro at 6 MW, making this facility slightly larger. Nearby plants include Bogue (120 MW, Gas) and Manchester (38.7 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Saint Elizabeth, approximately 50 km from Montego Bay.
67 years old
Jamaica, North America
- 8. largest of 10 plants in Jamaica
- #27,086 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,139 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.81% of the installed capacity of Jamaica
67 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Jamaica Public Service Company operates 6 plants totalling 605 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 535 MW combined
Source: Jamaica Public Service Company
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Maggotty Hydro is a hydro power plant producing approximately 22 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
Jamaica- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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