Cucaú is a 12.6 MW biomass power plant in Brazil. Ranked #212 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 12.6 MW represents 0.1% of Brazil's 12,644 MW total biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making this facility 26.2 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Termopernambuco (532.76 MW, Gas) and Suape II (381.26 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Pernambuco, approximately 70 km south of Recife.
Brazil, South America
- 1,139. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #22,297 worldwide by installed capacity
- #633 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
51 plants within 100 km, 1,780 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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