Overview
Technology: conventional storage.
Ownership: Empresa Nicaragüense de Electricidad.
Why it matters
- The largest hydropower plant in Nicaragua by capacity, out of 5 operating, under-construction and planned hydropower facilities tracked in the country.
- 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 Pintada hydroelectric plant?
Pintada hydroelectric plant has a capacity of 203 MW according to the latest Global Energy Monitor data.
Who owns Pintada hydroelectric plant?
Empresa Nicaragüense de Electricidad.
Where is Pintada hydroelectric plant located?
It is located in Jinotega, Nicaragua. Approximate coordinates: 13.0884, -85.9989.