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Brasil Verde is a 1.2 MW coal-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2003. Ranked #22 of 22 coal plants in Brazil, this facility represents 0.03% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. The largest coal plant in Brazil is Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, making this facility 903.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Alterosa (8 MW, Oil) and Siderúrgica União (5 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in the state of Minas Gerais, approximately 400 km north of Belo Horizonte.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
Location
-19.7490°, -44.8875°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,187. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #36,833 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,767 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

23 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Regional density

41 plants within 100 km, 900 MW combined

Nearest plant: Usipar Industria e Comercio (7.3 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -19.749000, -44.887500
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
4.7 Kt
6 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
109.0 Kt
Over 23 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2043
17 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.0K
cars per year
632
homes per year
215.5K
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-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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