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Aralco4.8 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Aralco is a 4.8 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. It operates within the biomass energy framework in the country. Ranked #292 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Aralco accounts for 0.04% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Aralco 68.75 times smaller. Nearby plants include Nova Avanhandava (347.4 MW, Hydro), Chapadão Agroenergia (92 MW, Biomass), and Biopav II (65 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Mato Grosso do Sul, approximately 300 km from Campo Grande.

Capacity
4.8 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
-20.9045°, -50.4015°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,438. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #29,796 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #925 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Regional density

44 plants within 100 km, 2,380 MW combined

Nearest plant: Destivale (23.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -20.904500, -50.401500
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
6.3 Kt
27 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.4K
cars per year
838
homes per year
285.7K
trees to offset

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

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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