HydroCalculator
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Welcome to the HydroCalculator. With the tool, you can perform a basic analysis of the economic feasibility of hydro projects as well as calculating some simple environmental and social indicators that can be compared to those of other dams. Sign in or register now to create a new analysis, or clone one of the existing analyses if you want to analyze the same project. Following is a list of projects already analyzed. You can use the Filter to search for specific projects. Please give us feedback so we can improve the tool. Thank you!
Disclaimer: HydroCalculator analyses are based entirely on users' assumptions; Conservation Strategy Fund does not endorse the results. We hope that the tool will open an objective debate of hydroelectric power options.
| Project (Sort by last update) | Links | Capacity (MW) | Internal Rate of Return | Net Present Value | CO₂e emissions (t/MW) | Inundated land (ha/MW) | Displaced people / MW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 71.9% (unrealistic) | 724,118 million COP | 15,000 | 4.8 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 64.8% (unrealistic) | 738,682 million COP | 15,000 | 4.8 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 77.9% (unrealistic) | 879,150 million COP | 15,000 | 4.8 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 62.9% (unrealistic) | 922,848 million COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 103% (unrealistic) | 968,880 million COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by jehaninon | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,074 billion COP | 43,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 88.0% (unrealistic) | 1,189 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 91.3% (unrealistic) | 1,305 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,499 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,499 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,499 billion COP | 15,000 | 4.8 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,499 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 88.0% (unrealistic) | 1,532 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 88.0% (unrealistic) | 1,532 billion COP | 36,000 | 12 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 88.6% (unrealistic) | 1,557 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 91.3% (unrealistic) | 1,681 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 102% (unrealistic) | 1,808 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 103% (unrealistic) | 1,809 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 2 years ago by cazonett | View | 420 MW | 1,887 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 | |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 100% (unrealistic) | 1,918 billion COP | 36,000 | 12 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 91.6% (unrealistic) | 1,921 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,929 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,929 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by Luis Jara | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,929 billion COP | 31,000 | 10 | 10 |
| sierra nevada de santa marta, magdalena, updated 50 weeks ago by catalinazapata | View | 420 MW | 96.3% (unrealistic) | 1,929 billion COP | 36,000 | 12 | 10 |
HydroCalculator Tool Help
- How to estimate the number of displaced people
- Wholesale price of energy
- Compare impacts to other dams
- Capacity used
- Vegetation types & biomass
- Key assumptions and how the HydroCalculator works
- Discount rate
- Transmission infrastructure cost
- Construction cost
- Construction time
- Installed capacity
- Energy Mix Graphics
- Emissions Graphics
- How to use the HydroCalculator Tool
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