Hidroelectrica Cajon de Peña— 1.2 MW Hydroelectric
Hidroelectrica Cajon de Peña is a 1.2 MW hydro power plant in Mexico. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and has been in operation since its commissioning. Ranked #132 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, this facility contributes 0.004% of Mexico's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is the Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Hidroelectrica Cajon de Peña 2,000 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the state of Jalisco, approximately 120 km northwest of Guadalajara.
Mexico, North America
- 408. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #36,836 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,951 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
Source: INERE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Hidroelectrica Cajon de Peña is a hydro power plant producing approximately 4 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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