Penhas Altas is a 1.6 MW hydroelectric power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 1998. Ranked #103 of 120 hydro plants in Portugal, it contributes 0.06% to the country's total hydro capacity of 2,735 MW. The largest hydro plant in Portugal is Frades II at 780 MW, making Penhas Altas 487.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tapada do Outeiro (990 MW, Gas), Arada-Montemuro (121.2 MW, Wind), and Terras Altas de Fafe (106 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the northern region of Portugal, approximately 100 km southwest of Porto.
28 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 413. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #35,480 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,684 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Portugal
28 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
EDP - Energias de Portugal operates 33 plants totalling 3,767 MW
178 plants within 100 km, 5,636 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Penhas Altas is a hydro power plant producing approximately 6 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
Portugal- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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