Teixo is a 7 MW hydro power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2008. It is operated within the country's extensive hydroelectric network. Ranked #45 of 120 hydro plants in Portugal, Teixo contributes 0.26% to the nation's total hydro capacity of 2,735 MW. The largest hydro plant in Portugal is Frades II at 780 MW, making Teixo 111.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Arada-Montemuro (121.2 MW, Wind), Toutiço (102 MW, Wind), and Caramulo (90 MW, Wind). The facility is located approximately 40 km from Aveiro in the central region of Portugal.
18 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 236. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #26,608 worldwide by installed capacity
- #6,027 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Portugal
18 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
179 plants within 100 km, 5,425 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Teixo is a hydro power plant producing approximately 25 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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