Keswick— 117 MW Hydroelectric
Keswick is a 117 MW hydroelectric power plant located in California, United States, operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation since its commissioning in 1949. The facility utilizes water flow to generate electricity, contributing to the renewable energy capacity in the region. It is the 171st largest hydro plant in the United States. With 117 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, Keswick is approximately 1.72% the size. Hydropower is a significant component of California's energy mix, providing about 15% of the state's electricity. The Keswick plant plays a role in utilizing the flow of the Sacramento River, supporting local water management and energy generation. It is situated approximately 270 km north of San Francisco in the northern part of the state.
77 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,966. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,430 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,113 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
77 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
U S Bureau of Reclamation operates 59 plants totalling 15,054 MW
47 plants within 100 km, 2,542 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Keswick is a hydro power plant producing approximately 410 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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