Overview
Lesce Hydroelectric Power Plant is an operational hydroelectric facility in Croatia with a capacity of 42.3 MW, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio.
Lesce Hydroelectric Power Plant is a hydroelectric facility located in Croatia, with coordinates 45.3485° N, 15.3452° E. It has an installed capacity of 42.3 MW and is currently operational, playing a role in Croatia's renewable energy generation. As a hydroelectric plant, it utilizes water flow to generate electricity without direct fuel combustion, resulting in low operational emissions. The plant operates under Croatia's energy regulatory framework, which aligns with EU directives on renewable energy and environmental protection. The facility contributes to the local grid and supports Croatia's goals for increasing renewable energy share. Its capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for hydroelectric plants, typical for run-of-river or reservoir-based projects in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's hydroelectric nature means it has minimal direct air emissions, but its environmental footprint includes potential impacts on local aquatic ecosystems and water flow regimes. Located in a region with varied topography, the facility's operation is influenced by seasonal water availability. Hydro plants often require careful management of downstream water levels and fish passage.
Frequently asked questions
Lesce Hydroelectric Power Plant is located in Croatia, at coordinates 45.3485° N, 15.3452° E.
The plant has an installed capacity of 42.3 MW, making it a small-to-medium scale hydroelectric facility.
It is a hydroelectric power plant, generating electricity from flowing water without combustion.
Hydroelectric plants in Croatia must comply with EU environmental directives, including the Water Framework Directive and the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive, as well as national regulations on water use and biodiversity protection.
As a renewable energy source, the plant supports Croatia's transition to low-carbon electricity generation and helps meet EU renewable energy targets.