Tanes Pumped Storage Power Plant— 123 MW Hydroelectric
Tanes Pumped Storage Power Plant is a 123 MW hydroelectric facility located in Spain, commissioned in 1970. It contributes to the country's renewable energy generation through hydroelectric power. The specific operator of the plant is not mentioned. This plant ranks as the 46th largest hydro power plant in Spain. With 123 MW, it represents 0.52% 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, this facility is about 1/11th the size. Hydropower is an essential component of Spain's energy mix, accounting for approximately 19% of the total electricity generation. The Tanes Pumped Storage Power Plant aids in balancing supply and demand within the grid. It is located in the Asturias region, approximately 30 km from Oviedo.
56 years old
Spain, Europe
- 149. largest of 981 plants in Spain
- #9,170 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,018 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Spain
56 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Iberdrola operates 66 plants totalling 30,109 MW
30 plants within 100 km, 6,166 MW combined
Source: Wikidata
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tanes Pumped Storage Power Plant is a hydro power plant producing approximately 431 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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