Hydropower · Brazil

Colíder hydroelectric plant

Colíder hydroelectric plant is a 300 MW hydropower plant located in Mato Grosso, Brazil. The facility is currently in operation, with its first unit entering service in 2019.

300 MWCapacity
OperatingStatus
2019Start year
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Overview

Technology: run-of-river.

Ownership: Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL).

Why it matters

  • Hydropower provides renewable electricity and, where reservoirs exist, dispatchable output and storage that help stabilise the grid; output varies with rainfall and river flows.

Location

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Frequently asked questions

What is the capacity of Colíder hydroelectric plant?

Colíder hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 300 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.

Who owns Colíder hydroelectric plant?

Companhia Paranaense de Energia (COPEL).

Where is Colíder hydroelectric plant located?

It is located in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Approximate coordinates: -10.9848, -55.7660.

When did Colíder hydroelectric plant start operating?

Start year: 2019. Current status: Operating.

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