World Power Plants

Corona18 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Corona is an 18 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1977. It operates within the biomass sector, contributing to renewable energy production. Ranked #183 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Corona's 18 MW accounts for 0.14% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Corona 18.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Usina Bonfim (111 MW, Biomass), Santa Cruz AB (86.4 MW, Biomass), and São Martinho (73 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in São Paulo state, approximately 300 km northwest of São Paulo city.

Capacity
18 MW
Commissioning Year
1977

49 years old

Owner
Cia. Energética de São Paulo
Location
-21.4163°, -48.2793°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 997. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #20,289 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #505 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

49 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Cia. Energética de São Paulo operates 7 plants totalling 255 MW

Regional density

73 plants within 100 km, 1,885 MW combined

Nearest plant: Santa Adélia (8.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -21.416300, -48.279300
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
23.6 Kt
102 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.16 Mt
Over 49 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
5.1K
cars per year
3.1K
homes per year
1.1M
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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