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.
Brazil, South America
- 1,508. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #30,483 worldwide by installed capacity
- #960 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW
41 plants within 100 km, 2,078 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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