Alcon is an 11.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2001. Ranked #223 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Alcon's 11.2 MW represents 0.09% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Alcon 29.5 times smaller. The nearest plant is Suzano Mucuri (214.08 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Minas Gerais, approximately 300 km from the city of Belo Horizonte.
25 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,174. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #23,194 worldwide by installed capacity
- #687 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
25 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Alcon operates 1 plants totalling 11 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 220 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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