Lerma (Tepuxtepec) is a 74 MW hydro power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #55 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, it contributes 0.23% to the country's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Lerma 32.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Los Azufres (225 MW, Geothermal) and Lerma hydroelectric power station (73.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the State of Mexico, approximately 150 km west of Mexico City.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 238. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #11,537 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,693 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad) operates 26 plants totalling 3,610 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 2,194 MW combined
Source: CFE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Lerma (Tepuxtepec) is a hydro power plant producing approximately 259 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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