San Gaban II is a 114 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Peru, operated by Empresa de Generación Eléctrica San Gabán S. A. The plant was commissioned in 1999 and utilizes hydroelectric power to generate electricity. San Gaban II ranks as the 12th largest hydro plant in Peru. With a capacity of 114 MW, it contributes 4.17% to the country's total hydroelectric capacity of 2,735 MW. Peru has 14 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 2,735 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant in Peru, Antunez de Mayolo (Mantaro) at 798 MW, San Gaban II is approximately 14% the size. Hydroelectric power is a major source of energy in Peru, accounting for about 37% of the total electricity generation. The country's mountainous terrain and abundant water resources facilitate hydroelectric development. San Gaban II is located in the Puno region, approximately 150 km from the city of Juliaca.
27 years old
Peru, South America
- 22. largest of 32 plants in Peru
- #9,500 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,143 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.53% of the installed capacity of Peru
27 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Empresa de Generación Eléctrica San Gabán S. A. operates 1 plants totalling 114 MW
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
San Gaban II is a hydro power plant producing approximately 399 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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