La Garita hydroelectric plant
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La Garita hydroelectric plant (Central Hidroeléctrica La Garita) is an operating hydroelectric power plant in Atenas, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica.
Project Details
Table 1: Project details for La Garita hydroelectric plant
| Status | Commissioning year | Nameplate capacity | Turbines | Technology type | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating[1] | 1955[1] | 38 MW[1] | 2[2] | Conventional storage[2] | Costa Rican Electricity Institute (ICE)[1][3] |
Location
Table 2: Location details for La Garita hydroelectric plant
| Location | River | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Atenas, Atenas, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica[3] | El río Grande de Alajuela[2] | 9.989, -84.341 (exact)[3] |
The map below shows the exact location of the hydroelectric power plant:
Articles and Resources
Additional data
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 https://guananoticias.com/nacionales/planta-hidroelectrica-la-garita-entra-en-operacion/.
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{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/188790588.
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