Mocúzari is a 9.6 MW hydro power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #102 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, it accounts for 0.03% 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 Mocúzari 250 times smaller. Nearby plants include Central Hidroeléctrica Adolfo Ruiz Cortines (9.6 MW, Hydro) and Adolfo Ruiz Cortines Dam (9.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Sonora, approximately 300 km from Hermosillo.
Mexico, North America
- 337. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #24,852 worldwide by installed capacity
- #5,619 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
7 plants within 100 km, 1,043 MW combined
Source: CFE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Mocúzari is a hydro power plant producing approximately 34 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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