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PUENTE BIBEY 4312.41 MW Hydroelectric

HydroRenewable

Located in Spain at coordinates 42.3921, -7.2191, the PUENTE BIBEY 4 is an important hydroelectric power generation facility. With a generation capacity of 312.41 MW, this power plant is instrumental in providing clean and reliable energy to the regional grid. Operated by IBERDROLA GENERACION S.A., PUENTE BIBEY 4 utilizes hydroelectric technology, which harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water to produce electricity. Commissioned in 1966, it has been a cornerstone of Spain's energy landscape for decades. The facility’s strategic positioning within the Iberian Peninsula allows it to capitalize on the region's numerous water resources, contributing significantly to the local energy supply while also aligning with Spain's energy policies, which increasingly emphasize sustainability and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The hydroelectric power generated here is crucial for balancing the energy mix, especially as Spain continues to expand its share of renewable energy. As part of IBERDROLA's portfolio, PUENTE BIBEY 4 underscores the company's commitment to promoting green energy solutions, ensuring that the facility not only meets the immediate energy needs of the region but also supports the long-term goals of environmental stewardship and energy transition.

Capacity
312.41 MW
Commissioning Year
1966

60 years old

Owner
IBERDROLA GENERACION S.A.
Location
42.3921°, -7.2191°

Spain, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 110. largest of 981 plants in Spain
  • #5,951 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,066 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
  • 0.26% of the installed capacity of Spain
Age & fleet comparison

60 years in operation

Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years

Operator portfolio

IBERDROLA GENERACION S.A. operates 42 plants totalling 18,212 MW

Regional density

95 plants within 100 km, 7,365 MW combined

Nearest plant: PONTENOVO 1 (2.3 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 42.392100, -7.219100
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Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

PUENTE BIBEY 4 is a hydro power plant producing approximately 1095 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

SpainEnergy Profile

981
Total Plants
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
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