Carmen Smith— 114.3 MW Hydroelectric
Carmen Smith is a 114.3 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States, operated by Eugene Water & Electric Board since its commissioning in 1963. The plant utilizes the flow of water to generate electricity, contributing to the renewable energy capacity of the country. It ranks as the 175th largest hydro plant in the United States. With 114.3 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, Carmen Smith is approximately 1/60th the size. Hydropower is an essential component of the United States' energy mix, accounting for approximately 6.5% of the total electricity generation. The facility is situated in Oregon, approximately 60 miles east of Eugene, in the Cascade Mountain region, which is known for its abundant water resources.
63 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,981. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,500 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,141 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
63 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Eugene Water & Electric Board operates 4 plants totalling 150 MW
38 plants within 100 km, 1,271 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Carmen Smith is a hydro power plant producing approximately 401 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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