Mexico

Huites Dam — 422 MW Hydroelectric

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Huites Dam is a 422 MW hydro power plant located in Mexico. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
422 MW

Installed

Commissioned
2002

Year online

Owner
Comisión Federal de Electricidad

Operator

Location
26.84, -108.37

Coordinates

Insights

#117
largest in Mexico
#830
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#5,090
largest worldwide
2002
18 yrs newer than avg
86
operated by Comisión Federal de…
8
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
422 MW
Commissioned
2002
Status
Operational
Owner
Comisión Federal de Electricidad
Country
Mexico
Coordinates
26.844, -108.368
Wikipedia
Link

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
35,489 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
2,839,081 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

7,715
cars per year
4,732
homes per year
1,613,114
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Huites Dam is an impressive hydroelectric power generation facility located in Mexico, with geographical coordinates of 26.8444, -108.3681. As a key player in the country’s energy landscape, this power plant boasts a generation capacity of 422 MW, making it an essential source of renewable energy. Operated by the Comisión Federal de Electricidad, Huites Dam utilizes the immense power of water flow to generate electricity through a dam-based hydroelectric system. This technology harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water, converting it into electrical energy while contributing to the conservation of the environment. The significance of Huites Dam extends beyond its generation capacity; it plays a crucial role in stabilizing the local grid and supporting Mexico’s commitment to increasing its renewable energy output. The facility is part of Mexico’s broader energy policy, which emphasizes the importance of sustainable energy development and aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. By integrating hydroelectric power into its energy mix, Mexico is not only enhancing energy security but also working towards achieving its climate goals.

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