Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Empresa Nacional de Electricidad Corp.
Why it matters
- The 2nd-largest hydropower plant in Bolivia by capacity (of 12 operating hydropower facilities tracked).
- Provides about 15% of Bolivia's operating hydropower capacity and roughly 3.4% of all operating power capacity in the country in the dataset.
- 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
Frequently asked questions
What is the capacity of Misicuni hydroelectric plant?
Misicuni hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 120 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Misicuni hydroelectric plant?
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad Corp.
Where is Misicuni hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Cochabamba, Bolivia. Approximate coordinates: -17.3138, -66.2625.
When did Misicuni hydroelectric plant start operating?
Start year: 2017. Current status: Operating.