Colimilla is a 51.2 MW hydro power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning year. Ranked #67 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, Colimilla's 51.2 MW represents 0.16% of Mexico's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Colimilla approximately 46.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Agua Prieta (240 MW, Hydro), Valentín Gómez Farías (240 MW, Hydro), and Manuel M. Diéguez (70 MW, Hydro). Colimilla is located in the state of Jalisco, approximately 130 km northwest of Guadalajara.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 256. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #12,980 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,145 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.04% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Comisión Federal de Electricidad operates 78 plants totalling 46,723 MW
18 plants within 100 km, 2,370 MW combined
Nearest plant: Compuerta de la Presa Hidroelectrica Agua Prieta (6.7 km)
Source: CFE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Colimilla is a hydro power plant producing approximately 179 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
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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