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Rinc\u00f3n de Baygorria ranks as the 4th largest hydro plant in Uruguay. With a capacity of 108 MW, it represents 7.02% of Uruguay’s total hydro capacity of 1,538 MW. Uruguay has a total of 73 power plants, with a combined capacity of 4,209 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, Salto Grande at 945 MW, Rinc\u00f3n de Baygorria is approximately one-eighth the size.<\/p>\n
Hydropower plays a significant role in Uruguay’s energy mix, accounting for a large portion of the country’s electricity generation. The country benefits from its geographical features, including rivers and high rainfall, which support hydroelectric projects. The plant is situated in the central region of Uruguay, approximately 200 km northwest of Montevideo.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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