Overview
El Cadillal is a 14 MW hydroelectric power plant in Tucumán, Argentina, operated by H. Tucumán SA. It generates renewable electricity from hydropower.
El Cadillal is a hydroelectric power plant located in Tucumán, Argentina, with an installed capacity of 14 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by H. Tucumán SA and is currently operational, contributing to the region's renewable energy generation. As a hydroelectric plant, El Cadillal utilizes the flow of water to generate electricity, a technology that is well-established in Argentina, particularly in the Andean and pre-Andean regions. The plant's capacity of 14 MW places it in the small-scale category for hydroelectric facilities, which are often integrated into local grids to provide baseload or peaking power. The plant's operation supports Argentina's energy diversification goals and reduces reliance on fossil fuels. Its location in Tucumán provides clean electricity to the local population and industries, contributing to the province's economic development and energy security.
Environmental context
Hydroelectric power generation, such as at El Cadillal, has a low carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but it can affect local aquatic ecosystems and water flow regimes. The plant's small capacity minimizes its environmental impact, and its operation in a region with ample water resources supports sustainable energy production. The plant's location in Tucumán suggests it serves local demand without significant transmission losses.
Frequently asked questions
El Cadillal hydroelectric plant is located in Tucumán, Argentina, at coordinates -26.615600, -65.192900.
El Cadillal has an installed capacity of 14 megawatts, making it a small-scale hydroelectric facility.
El Cadillal is owned and operated by H. Tucumán SA, a company based in Argentina.
Hydroelectric plants in Argentina must comply with national environmental laws, including the General Environmental Law (Ley General del Ambiente) and specific water resource regulations. Projects require environmental impact assessments and permits from provincial authorities.
El Cadillal contributes renewable hydropower to Argentina's grid, supporting the country's goal of increasing clean energy generation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.