Colotlipa is an 8 MW hydroelectric power plant in Mexico, commissioned in 2010. Ranked #110 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, it accounts for 0.03% of the country's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Colotlipa 300 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include General Ambrosio Figueroa hydroelectric power station (30 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in Guerrero, approximately 200 km from Acapulco.
Mexico, North America
- 353. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #25,781 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,846 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
3 plants within 100 km, 1,230 MW combined
Nearest plant: General Ambrosio Figueroa hydroelectric power station (47.1 km)
Source: CFE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Colotlipa is a hydro power plant producing approximately 28 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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