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Dasa4.2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Dasa is a 4.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1986. Ranked #310 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 4.2 MW represents 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 Dasa 78.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Suzano Mucuri (214.08 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the northeastern region of Brazil, specifically in the state of Bahia.

Capacity
4.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1986

40 years old

Owner
Location
-17.8335°, -40.1786°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,508. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #30,486 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #960 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

40 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Regional density

6 plants within 100 km, 286 MW combined

Nearest plant: Suzano Mucuri (Antiga Bahia Sul) (36.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -17.833500, -40.178600
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.5 Kt
24 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
220.0 Kt
Over 40 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2K
cars per year
733
homes per year
250.0K
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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