Ruães is a 1.8 MW hydro power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 1998. It is part of Portugal's hydroelectric network, which plays a role in renewable energy generation. Ranked #98 of 120 hydro plants in Portugal, Ruães' 1.8 MW accounts for 0.07% of the country's total hydro capacity of 2,735 MW. The largest hydro plant in Portugal is Frades II at 780 MW, making Ruães 433.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Alto Lindoso (630 MW, Hydro), Alto Minho I (240 MW, Wind), and Terras Altas de Fafe (106 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the northern region of Portugal, approximately 40 km from Porto.
28 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 401. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #35,026 worldwide by installed capacity
- #7,599 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Portugal
28 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
171 plants within 100 km, 5,937 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Ruães 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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