Decasa is a 33 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2004. It operates under the biomass fuel category. Ranked #132 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Decasa's 33 MW accounts for 0.26% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Decasa 10 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Chavantes (414 MW, Hydro), Usina Hidrelétrica de Chavantes (414 MW, Hydro), and Canoas I (82.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 250 km from the city of São Paulo.
22 years old
Brazil, South America
- 483. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #16,060 worldwide by installed capacity
- #326 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW
27 plants within 100 km, 1,584 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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