Matucana Hydro Power Station— 120 MW Hydroelectric
Matucana is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Peru, operated by Edegel S.A.A. This facility generates electricity by utilizing the flow of water from nearby rivers. It ranks as the 10th largest hydro plant in Peru. With 120 MW, it represents 4.39% of the country's total hydro capacity of 2,735 MW. Peru has 14 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 2,735 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Antunez de Mayolo (Mantaro) at 798 MW, Matucana is approximately 1/7th the size. Hydropower is a vital part of Peru's energy mix, contributing significantly to the country's electricity supply. The Andean region provides ample water resources for hydroelectric generation. The plant is located in the Lima region, approximately 80 km northeast of the capital city, Lima.
Peru, South America
- 20. largest of 32 plants in Peru
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.61% of the installed capacity of Peru
Edegel S.A.A. operates 4 plants totalling 1,393 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 3,558 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Matucana Hydro Power Station is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 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
Peru- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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