Minas is a 15 MW hydroelectric power plant in Mexico, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #91 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, it accounts for 0.05% 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 Minas 160 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central hidroéctrica Mazatepec (220 MW, Hydro), Mazatepec (220 MW, Hydro), and Mazatepec hydroelectric power station (220 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Mexico, approximately 120 km from Puebla.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 307. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #21,163 worldwide by installed capacity
- #4,883 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
CFE operates 104 plants totalling 51,242 MW
37 plants within 100 km, 5,939 MW combined
Source: CFE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Minas is a hydro power plant producing approximately 53 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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