Brazil

Usina Hidrelétrica de Queimado — 105 MW Hydroelectric

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Usina Hidrelétrica de Queimado is a 105 MW hydro power plant located in Brazil. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
105 MW

Installed

Commissioned

Year online

Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais

Operator

Location
-16.21, -47.32

Coordinates

Insights

#272
largest in Brazil
#2,235
largest Hydroelectric worldwide
#9,797
largest worldwide
32
operated by Companhia Energética de…
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plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Hydroelectric
Capacity
105 MW
Commissioned
Status
Operational
Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais
Country
Brazil
Coordinates
-16.208, -47.316

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
8,830 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
706,406 t

over ~80 yrs

Intensity
24 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

1,920
cars per year
1,177
homes per year
401,367
trees to offset

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

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About this plant

Usina Hidrelétrica de Queimado is a 105 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Brazil. It is part of the country’s extensive hydroelectric network and contributes to its energy supply.

This facility ranks as the 149th largest hydro plant in Brazil, representing approximately 0.06% of the country’s total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. Brazil has 720 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 180,234 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Itaipu Dam at 14,000 MW, Usina Hidrelétrica de Queimado is 1/133rd the size.

Hydropower is a dominant energy source in Brazil, accounting for around 60% of the country’s electricity generation. The vast river systems and favorable geography make Brazil ideal for hydroelectric projects. Usina Hidrelétrica de Queimado is situated in the central-western region of Brazil, contributing to local and national energy needs.

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