Alunorte is a 103.854 MW coal-fired power plant located in Barcarena, Brazil. Commissioned in 2007, it generates electricity from coal, contributing to Brazil's energy landscape. It is the 10th largest coal plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 103.854 MW, it represents 2.51% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. Brazil has 22 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,130 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, Alunorte is approximately 9.6% the size. Coal accounts for about 1.6% of Brazil's total electricity generation, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. The Alunorte plant plays a role in diversifying Brazil's energy mix, particularly in the northern region. It is located approximately 50 km east of Belém in the Pará state.
19 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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