Cocal II is a 131.3 MW biomass power plant located in Paraná, Brazil. It was commissioned in 2010 and contributes to the renewable energy sector in the country. Cocal II ranks as the 11th largest biomass plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 131.3 MW, it represents about 1.04% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. Brazil has 425 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 12,644 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, Cocal II is approximately 39.8% the size. Biomass energy is growing in Brazil, contributing around 5% of the total electricity generation. The country's agricultural landscape supports biomass production, making it a viable energy source. Cocal II is located about 500 km from the city of Curitiba in the southern region.
16 years old
Brazil, South America
- 240. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #8,947 worldwide by installed capacity
- #39 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.05% of the installed capacity of Brazil
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energias do Brasil S.A. operates 7 plants totalling 954 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 1,514 MW combined
Nearest plant: Capivara (Escola de Engenharia Mackenzie) (20.1 km)
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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