Marshall Ford— 108 MW Hydroelectric
Marshall Ford is a 108 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States of America, operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority. It was commissioned in 1941 and contributes to the hydroelectric capacity of the country. It ranks as the 185th largest hydro plant in the United States. With 108 MW, it accounts for 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, Marshall Ford is approximately 1/63rd the size. Hydropower is a significant component of the United States' energy portfolio, providing reliable electricity generation. The diverse geography, including numerous rivers and reservoirs, supports hydroelectric development. The plant is situated about 30 miles northwest of Austin, Texas.
85 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,029. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,709 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,204 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
85 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
Lower Colorado River Authority operates 11 plants totalling 4,028 MW
33 plants within 100 km, 9,975 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Marshall Ford is a hydro power plant producing approximately 378 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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