Petit Saut — 114 MW Hydroelectric

Petit Saut is a 113.6 MW hydroelectric power plant located in French Guiana, operated by Électricité de France since its commissioning in 1994. The facility utilizes hydro power to generate electricity, representing the entirety of the hydroelectric capacity in the region.

As the only hydroelectric power plant in French Guiana, Petit Saut ranks as the largest with a capacity of 113.6 MW. French Guiana has one hydro plant with a combined capacity of 114 MW, making Petit Saut account for 100% of the country’s hydro generation capacity. This facility is comparable to the total capacity of all power plants in French Guiana, which stands at 211 MW.

Hydropower is essential for French Guiana’s energy landscape, contributing significantly to its electricity generation. The region’s abundant rainfall and river systems facilitate hydroelectric production, making it a viable energy source. Petit Saut is situated approximately 20 km from the capital city, Cayenne, in the northeastern part of the country.