Salto Grande is a 102 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Brazil. Commissioned in 1956, it plays a role in the country’s extensive hydroelectric generation network.<\/p>\n
Salto Grande ranks as the 150th largest hydro plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.06% of Brazil’s total hydro capacity of 180,234 MW. Brazil has 720 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 180,234 MW. Compared to Itaipu Dam, the largest hydro plant at 14,000 MW, Salto Grande is approximately 0.73% the size.<\/p>\n
Hydropower is a cornerstone of Brazil’s energy mix, providing over 60% of the country’s electricity. The vast river systems in Brazil facilitate the development of large-scale hydro projects. Salto Grande is located in the state of Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km from the city of Belo Horizonte.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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