World Power Plants

Hydroelectric Power Plants in Guatemala

30 plants · 1,008 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1Chixoy3001983
2Xacbal942010
3Aguacapa901982
4Palo Viejo852012
5Renace68.12004
6Jurun Marinala601970
7El Canada48.12003
8Las Vacas392002
9Oxec26.12015
10El Recreo262007
11Santa Teresa172011
12Secacao16.51998
13Los Esclavos151966
14Monte Cristo13.52006
15Pasabien12.82000
16Poza Verde12.52005
17Matanzas122002
18El Cobano112015
19Rio Bobos101995
20Choloma9.72011
21Panan7.32011
22Santa Maria61927
23Palin II5.82005
24Candelaria4.62006
25San Isidro3.92002
26El Manantial3.82015
27El Capulin3.51990
28El Porvenir2.31968
29Vision de Aguila2.12013
30El Salto21938

Frequently Asked Questions: Hydroelectric Power in Guatemala

How many Hydroelectric power plants are in Guatemala?

Guatemala has 30 Hydroelectric power plants with a combined installed capacity of 1,008 MW.

What is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Guatemala?

Chixoy is the largest Hydroelectric power plant in Guatemala, with an installed capacity of 300 MW, commissioned in 1983.

What is the newest Hydroelectric power plant in Guatemala?

The most recently commissioned Hydroelectric power plant in Guatemala is Oxec (2015).

What is the average size of a Hydroelectric power plant in Guatemala?

The average Hydroelectric power plant in Guatemala has a capacity of 34 MW.