Caribou 2— 117.9 MW Hydroelectric
Caribou 2 is a 117.9 MW hydroelectric power plant located in California, United States, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. since its commissioning in 1958. The facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to the state's renewable energy portfolio. It ranks 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, Caribou 2 is approximately 1/58th the size. Hydropower is a significant part of California's energy mix, providing around 15% of the state's electricity generation. The mountainous terrain and abundant water resources in the region support hydroelectric development. Caribou 2 is located approximately 200 km northeast of Sacramento in the Sierra Nevada region.
68 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
68 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. operates 81 plants totalling 7,669 MW
70 plants within 100 km, 2,428 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Caribou 2 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
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