Carlos Fonesca (Santa Barbara) Hydroelectric Power Plant Nicaragua— 54.4 MW Hydroelectric
Carlos Fonesca (Santa Barbara) Hydroelectric Power Plant is a 54.4 MW hydroelectric facility in Nicaragua, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 2 hydro plants in Nicaragua, this plant contributes 52.11% of the country's total hydro capacity of 104 MW. The largest hydro plant in Nicaragua is also Carlos Fonesca at 54.4 MW, making it the only facility of its size. Nearby plants include Momotombo Geothermal Power Plant (77 MW, Geothermal), ALBANISA Che Guevara VI VII (54.4 MW, Oil), and Centroamerica Hydroelectric Power Plant (50 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Chontales region, approximately 150 km southeast of Managua.
Nicaragua, North America
- 10. largest of 16 plants in Nicaragua
- #12,779 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,080 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 6.3% of the installed capacity of Nicaragua
14 plants within 100 km, 753 MW combined
Nearest plant: Momotombo Geothermal Power Plant Nicaragua (45.7 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Carlos Fonesca (Santa Barbara) Hydroelectric Power Plant Nicaragua is a hydro power plant producing approximately 191 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
Nicaragua- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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