Rio Grande Power Plant
Rio Grande Power Plant
Power sign at Rio Grande Plant. Over its history, the power station, which was originally built to meet the needs of a population totaling 162,000, has undergone various expansions and upgrades. Today, the power station generates a combined 340 MWs from four units. The fuel for converting water into steam is primarily natural gas. The cooling water supply source has changed from inlet water systems from the canals to well water supply sources.