La Mandraka is a 24 MW hydro power plant in Madagascar, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 5 hydro plants in Madagascar, La Mandraka's 24 MW accounts for 16.48% of the country's total hydro capacity of 146 MW. The largest hydro plant in Madagascar is Andekaleka at 91 MW, making La Mandraka 3.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ambatovy (120 MW, Coal), Mandroseza (40 MW, Oil), and Antelomita (8.9 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Madagascar, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.
11 years old
Madagascar, Africa
- 5. largest of 12 plants in Madagascar
- #18,081 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,173 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 6.11% of the installed capacity of Madagascar
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Jirama operates 2 plants totalling 115 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 290 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
La Mandraka is a hydro power plant producing approximately 84 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
Madagascar- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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