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Branco Peres3.98 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Branco Peres is a 3.98 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2005. It is one of 425 biomass plants in the country, contributing to the renewable energy portfolio. Ranked #331 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, this facility accounts for 0.03% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Branco Peres 82.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Univalem Bioenergia (45 MW, Biomass), Rio Vermelho (40 MW, Biomass), and Rio Vermelho 2 (40 MW, Biomass). The plant is situated in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul, approximately 200 km from Campo Grande.

Capacity
3.98 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Location
-21.4838°, -51.0189°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,561. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #31,107 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #996 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Regional density

36 plants within 100 km, 1,884 MW combined

Nearest plant: Lucélia (10.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -21.483800, -51.018900
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.2 Kt
23 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
109.5 Kt
Over 21 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.1K
cars per year
695
homes per year
236.9K
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
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