Thermalito— 115.1 MW Hydroelectric
Thermalito is a 115.1 MW hydroelectric power plant located in the United States, operated by the California Department of Water Resources. Commissioned in 1968, it harnesses water flow to generate electricity. It ranks as the 174th largest hydro plant in the United States. With a capacity of 115.1 MW, it represents 0.1% of the country's total hydro capacity of 117,947 MW. The U.S. 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, Thermalito is approximately 1.7% the size. Hydropower is an important part of California's renewable energy strategy, contributing significantly to the state's electricity supply. The region's abundant water resources from rivers and reservoirs facilitate hydroelectric generation. Thermalito is located in Northern California, approximately 150 miles north of Sacramento.
58 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,978. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,471 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,127 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
58 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
California Dept. of Water Resources operates 9 plants totalling 2,013 MW
89 plants within 100 km, 4,890 MW combined
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Thermalito is a hydro power plant producing approximately 403 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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