Hidroquest is a 45.0 MW hydroelectric power plant currently under development. It will be built as a cascade-type project, capturing the turbinated water from Hidronormandia.
The project will be located in the Morona Santiago province within the Ecuadorian Amazon, located approximately 30 km Northwest of the city of Macas. The project will feature three Francis turbines that will produce >340 GWh of 100% renewable energy.
Industry
Renewable Energy
Founded
2012
Location
Ecuador
Expected Commercial Operation Date
March 2026
Expected CO2 Reduction (Tons/Year)
85,024
Expected
Plant Factor
86%
Expected
Consession Term
40 years