COFRENTES 1 is a 120.54 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Spain, operated by IBERDROLA GENERACION S.A. Commissioned in 1951, it generates electricity from water resources in the region. It ranks as the 47th largest hydro plant in Spain. With a capacity of 120.54 MW, it accounts for 0.51% of Spain's total hydro capacity of 23,597 MW. Spain has 155 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 23,597 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, La Muela-Cortes at 1,390 MW, COFRENTES 1 is approximately 8.7% the size. Hydro power is an essential component of Spain's renewable energy strategy, providing about 10% of the total electricity generation. The country's varied topography and river systems facilitate hydroelectric development. The plant is situated in the eastern part of Spain, approximately 100 km from Valencia.
75 years old
Spain, Europe
- 150. largest of 981 plants in Spain
- #9,233 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,036 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Spain
75 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
IBERDROLA GENERACION S.A. operates 42 plants totalling 18,212 MW
88 plants within 100 km, 11,386 MW combined
Source: Red Eléctrica de España
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
COFRENTES 1 is a hydro power plant producing approximately 422 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
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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