| Ralco Hydroelectric Plant | |
|---|---|
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| Country | Chile |
| Status | Operational |
| Opening date | 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 690 megawatts (930,000 hp) 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.
- ^ a b Electricity generation capacity of Chile Archived 2004-06-17 at the Wayback Machine by Comisión Nacional de Energía