Planta Hidroelectrica Tingambato— 42 MW Hydroelectric
Planta Hidroeléctrica Tingambato is a 42 MW hydroelectric power plant in Mexico, operated by Comision Federal de Electricidad. It contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio. Ranked #68 of 134 hydro plants in Mexico, Tingambato's 42 MW represents 0.13% of Mexico's total hydro capacity of 31,832 MW. The largest hydro plant in Mexico is Chicoasén Dam at 2,400 MW, making Tingambato 57.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ixtapantongo hydroelectric power station (Hydro, 106 MW) and Mexicana de Hidroelectricidad Mexhidro (Hydro, 30 MW). The facility is located in the state of Michoacán, approximately 80 km from the city of Morelia.
21 years old
Mexico, North America
- 260. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #14,931 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,404 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Mexico
21 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Comision Federal de Electricidad operates 8 plants totalling 2,136 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 361 MW combined
Nearest plant: Ixtapantongo hydroelectric power station (20.2 km)
Source: OpenStreetMap
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Planta Hidroelectrica Tingambato is a hydro power plant producing approximately 147 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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