La Estrella Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama— 47.2 MW Hydroelectric
La Estrella Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama is a 47.2 MW hydroelectric power plant in Panama, operational since 2004. Ranked #6 of 8 hydro plants in Panama. Its 47.2 MW represents 4.44% of Panama's total hydro capacity of 1,063 MW. The largest hydro plant in Panama is Edwin Fabrega (Fortuna) at 300 MW, making this facility 6.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Edwin Fabrega (Fortuna) Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama (300 MW, Hydro), Esti Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama (120 MW, Hydro), and Los Valles Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama (54.8 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Chiriquí Province, approximately 200 km northwest of Panama City.
11 years old
Panama, North America
- 12. largest of 17 plants in Panama
- #14,505 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,262 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 2.89% of the installed capacity of Panama
11 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Energía del Istmo S.A. operates 3 plants totalling 125 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 697 MW combined
Nearest plant: Los Valles Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama (4.7 km)
Source: GEODB
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
La Estrella Hydroelectric Power Plant Panama is a hydro power plant producing approximately 165 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
Panama- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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