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English GERSTHEIM is a 141 MW hydro power plant located in France. View location, capacity, and technical details.
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Technical Details
- Fuel Type
- Hydroelectric
- Capacity
- 141 MW
- Commissioned
- 1998
- Status
- Operational
- Owner
- EDF
- Country
- France
- Coordinates
- 48.404, 7.728
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About this plant
GERSTHEIM is a 140.5 MW hydroelectric power plant located in France, contributing to the country’s renewable energy output. It is part of the extensive network of hydro facilities across the nation.
Ranked 41st among 432 hydro plants in France, GERSTHEIM’s capacity of 140.5 MW represents 0.62% of the total hydro capacity of 22,542 MW. France operates a total of 2,195 power plants generating 243,444 MW. The largest hydroelectric plant, GRAND MAISON, operates at 1,690 MW, making GERSTHEIM about 8.3% the size of this major facility.
Hydropower is a crucial element of France’s energy mix, significantly aiding in the transition to renewable sources. The country’s diverse topography and abundant water resources facilitate hydroelectric generation. GERSTHEIM is located approximately 60 km from Strasbourg in the Grand Est region.
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