Planta hidroelectrica de Tuxpango— 39 MW Hydroelectric
Planta hidroeléctrica de Tuxpango is a 39 MW hydro power plant in Mexico, operated by Comision Federal de Electricidad. Commissioned in 2003, it contributes to the country's renewable energy sector. Ranked #69 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, this facility represents 0.12% of Mexico's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Tuxpango 61.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tuxpango (36 MW, Hydro) and Central Motzorongo (20 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in Veracruz, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, Puebla.
Mexico, North America
- 262. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #15,416 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,524 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Mexico
Comision Federal de Electricidad operates 8 plants totalling 2,136 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 1,838 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Planta hidroelectrica de Tuxpango is a hydro power plant producing approximately 137 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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