Brazil

UHE Governador Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza — 260 MW Hydroelectric

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UHE Governador Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza is a 260 MW hydro power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
260 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1971

Year online

Owner
Copel

Operator

Location
-25.25, -48.77

Coordinates

Insights

#149
largest in %s
#1,209
largest %s worldwide
#6,549
largest worldwide
1971
%d yrs older than avg
6
operated by %s
24
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
260 MW
Commissioned
1971
Status
Operational
Owner
Copel
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
-25.252, -48.774

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
21,865 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
1.7M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
24 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

4,753
cars / year
2,915
homes / year
993,862
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

The UHE Governador Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza is a prominent hydroelectric power generation facility situated in Brazil, with a capacity of 260 MW. Operated by Copel, this power plant has been an integral part of Brazil’s energy infrastructure since its commissioning in 1971. The plant harnesses the power of flowing water, utilizing a dam system to generate electricity, which is a hallmark of hydroelectric technology. Located at coordinates -25.2518, -48.7736, it plays a significant role in the local energy grid, providing a stable and renewable source of energy that supports regional development. Brazil’s commitment to renewable energy is reflected in its extensive use of hydroelectric power, which constitutes a major portion of the country’s energy generation mix. The UHE Governador Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza not only contributes to meeting local energy demand but also supports national goals of sustainability and energy security, reinforcing the importance of renewable resources in the country’s overall energy strategy.

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