Ralco Hydroelectric Plant Explained

Ralco Hydroelectric Plant
Country:Chile
Status:Operational
Opening:2004

Ralco Hydroelectric Plant is a hydroelectric power station and dam in Bío Bío Region, Chile. The plant uses water from the upper Bío Bío River and produces of electricity.[1] The plant was built by ENDESA in 2004.[1] The project has proven controversial with local indigenous Mapuche since a graveyard had to be flooded by the dam.

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-38.0457°N -71.4755°W

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cne.cl/archivos_bajar/capacidad_instalada_de_generacion.xls Electricity generation capacity of Chile