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Generalco3.8 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Generalco is a 3.8 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, operational since 2001. Ranked #336 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.03% to the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Generalco 11.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Noroeste Paulista (60 MW, Biomass), Meridiano (60 MW, Biomass), and Noble Energia (30 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in São Paulo state, approximately 450 km northwest of São Paulo city.

Capacity
3.8 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Generalco
Location
-20.5711°, -50.3749°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,583. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #31,202 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,003 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

Generalco operates 1 plants totalling 4 MW

Regional density

35 plants within 100 km, 3,398 MW combined

Nearest plant: Noble Energia II (22.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -20.571100, -50.374900
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.0 Kt
22 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.1K
cars per year
664
homes per year
226.2K
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
HydroGasBiomassWind
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