Electra— 102.5 MW Hydroelectric
Electra is a 102.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States of America, operated by Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The plant was commissioned in 1948 and utilizes water flow to generate electricity. It ranks as the 194th largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 102.5 MW, it represents 0.09% 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, Electra is approximately one-sixty-sixth the size. Hydropower is a significant source of renewable energy in the U.S., providing a substantial portion of electricity generation. The country's diverse river systems and topography facilitate hydroelectric projects. The Electra facility is located in California, approximately 90 miles east of Sacramento.
78 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,085. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,900 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,266 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
78 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. operates 81 plants totalling 7,669 MW
157 plants within 100 km, 8,535 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Electra is a hydro power plant producing approximately 359 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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