Belden— 117.9 MW Hydroelectric
Belden is a 117.9 MW hydroelectric power plant located in California, United States, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. since its commissioning in 1969. The facility generates electricity from flowing water, contributing to California's renewable energy supply. It is ranked as the 169th largest hydro plant in the United States. With 117.9 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The United States has 1,469 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 117,947 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Grand Coulee Dam at 6,809 MW, Belden is approximately 1/58th the size. Hydropower is essential to California's energy landscape, supplying about 15% of the state's electricity needs. The state's diverse geography, with its rivers and reservoirs, supports hydroelectric generation. Belden is located around 180 km northeast of San Francisco in the northern Sierra Nevada region.
57 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,959. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,415 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,110 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
57 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. operates 81 plants totalling 7,669 MW
71 plants within 100 km, 2,518 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Belden is a hydro power plant producing approximately 413 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
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
Nearby Power Plants
See Incorrect or Missing Data?
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.