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Benálcool4.2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Benálcool is a 4.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #310 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.03% to the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Benálcool 78.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Univalem Bioenergia (45 MW, Biomass), Da Mata (40 MW, Biomass), and Lucélia (15.7 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 500 km northwest of São Paulo city.

Capacity
4.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Energias do Brasil
Location
-21.2276°, -50.7655°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,508. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #30,483 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #960 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW

Regional density

41 plants within 100 km, 2,078 MW combined

Nearest plant: Menu (14.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -21.227600, -50.765500
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.5 Kt
24 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2K
cars per year
733
homes per year
250.0K
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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