Brazil

Dardanelos — 261 MW Hydroelectric

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Dardanelos is a 261 MW hydro power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
261 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2011

Year online

Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG)

Operator

Location
-10.16, -59.46

Coordinates

Insights

#148
largest in %s
#1,206
largest %s worldwide
#6,539
largest worldwide
2011
%d yrs newer than avg
120
operated by %s
6
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
261 MW
Commissioned
2011
Status
Operational
Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG)
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
-10.163, -59.464

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
21,949 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1.8M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

4,772
cars / year
2,927
homes / year
997,684
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Dardanelos is a significant hydroelectric power generation facility located in Brazil, contributing to the country’s substantial renewable energy portfolio. Commissioned in 2011, this plant boasts a capacity of 261 MW, playing an essential role in the energy landscape of the Amazon region. The facility utilizes dam technology, which harnesses the flow of water to produce electricity sustainably. Situated at coordinates -10.1633 latitude and -59.4642 longitude, Dardanelos enhances the local grid’s resilience and supports the increasing demand for electricity in Brazil, a nation that heavily invests in renewable energy sources. The Brazilian government has been pursuing aggressive policies to expand renewable energy capabilities, and hydroelectric power is a cornerstone of this strategy. Dardanelos not only fulfills immediate energy needs but also aligns with Brazil’s long-term goals of achieving sustainability and reducing reliance on fossil fuels, making it a key player in the regional energy market.

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