Dona Francisca Hydroelectric Plant

Dona Francisca Hydroelectric Plant
Dona Francisca Hydroelectric Plant is located in Brazil
Dona Francisca Hydroelectric Plant
Location in Brazil
Official nameUsina Hidrelétrica Dona Francisca
CountryBrazil
LocationAgudo and Nova Palma, Rio Grande do Sul
Coordinates29°26′52″S 53°17′05″W / 29.447853°S 53.284684°W / -29.447853; -53.284684
PurposeHydroelectricity
StatusOperational
Opening date2001
Reservoir
Surface area2,098 hectares (5,180 acres)
Normal elevation57 metres (187 ft)
Hydraulic head40 metres (130 ft)
Turbines2 Francis
Installed capacity125 MW (80 MW guaranteed)
Annual generation679 GWh

The Dona Francisca Hydroelectric Plant (Portuguese: Usina Hidrelétrica Dona Francisca) is a hydroelectric plant on the Jacuí River in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, completed in 2001. It delivers 80 MW guaranteed power.