Toucan Protocol : TCO2-VCS-896-2012

Foz do Chapecó Hydroelectric Project developed by Foz do Chapecó Energia S/A consists of the installation of a hydroelectric plant, located in the verge of Águas de Chapecó municipality, in Santa Catarina State, and Alpestre municipality, in Rio Grande do Sul State. Total installed capacity of the Project will be 855 MW, consisting of four sets of hydroelectric Francis type turbines with nominal capacity 217.14 MW and the electricity generator nominal power is 213.75. The purpose of the Project is to use the hydrological resources of the Uruguay River in order to generate low emissions electricity for the Brazilian Interconnected System (SIN – Sistema Interligado Nacional), thereby displacing electricity that is relatively carbon intensive, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

The Foz do Chapecó Hydroelectric Project is a sustainable energy project developed by Foz do Chapecó Energia S/A. The hydroelectric plant is located in Águas de Chapecó municipality in Santa Catarina State and Alpestre municipality in Rio Grande do Sul State. The project aims to generate low emissions electricity for the Brazilian Interconnected System (SIN – Sistema Interligado Nacional), by utilizing the hydrological resources of the Uruguay River. 

Key Highlights:
- The total installed capacity of the project is 855 MW, which consists of four sets of hydroelectric Francis type turbines with nominal capacity 217.14 MW.
- The electricity generator nominal power is 213.75.
- The project generates low emissions electricity that displaces carbon-intensive electricity, thereby reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
- The Foz do Chapecó Hydroelectric Project utilizes renewable and sustainable energy sources, which helps to promote a greener future.

The Foz do Chapecó Hydroelectric Project is an important project for Brazil's sustainable energy future. It promotes the use of renewable and sustainable energy sources, which is crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By generating low emissions electricity, the project helps to displace carbon-intensive electricity and contributes to a cleaner environment. The project also provides a reliable source of electricity to the Brazilian Interconnected System (SIN – Sistema Interligado Nacional), which helps to ensure a stable and secure energy supply for the country.

Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources

Foz Do Chapecó Project

The Foz do Chapecó Hydroelectric Project generates low emissions electricity for the Brazilian Interconnected System by using hydrological resources of the Uruguay River. The project consists of four sets of hydroelectric Francis type turbines with a total installed capacity of 855 MW, and aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing carbon-intensive electricity.