Brazil

Aimorés — 330 MW Hydroelectric

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Aimorés is a 330 MW hydro power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
330 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2005

Year online

Owner
Aliança Geração de Energia

Operator

Location
-19.50, -41.02

Coordinates

Insights

#138
largest in %s
#1,024
largest %s worldwide
#5,783
largest worldwide
2005
%d yrs newer than avg
1
operated by %s
26
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
330 MW
Commissioned
2005
Status
Operational
Owner
Aliança Geração de Energia
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
-19.498, -41.024

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
27,752 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2.2M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

6,033
cars / year
3,700
homes / year
1.3M
trees to offset

Renewable source — life-cycle emissions only (materials/construction), no direct combustion. Open calculator

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About this plant

The Aimorés hydroelectric power plant, located in Brazil at coordinates -19.4983, -41.0236, is a notable facility in the South American energy landscape. With a capacity of 330 MW, Aimorés plays a vital role in Brazil’s energy generation portfolio, harnessing the power of flowing water to produce clean, renewable electricity. Commissioned in 2005 and operated by Aliança Geração de Energia, this hydro plant exemplifies the potential of hydropower as a sustainable energy source. The technology utilized here involves a dam system, which allows for effective water storage and energy conversion, making it an essential contributor to the local grid. As Brazil continues to invest in renewable energy to reduce its carbon footprint, the Aimorés plant aligns well with national energy policies that prioritize sustainable development and energy security. Its strategic location not only supports the energy needs of local communities but also contributes to the overall reliability of the Brazilian energy network.

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