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Goiasa46.52 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Goiasa is a 46.52 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2005. Ranked #96 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 46.52 MW represents 0.37% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Goiasa 7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cachoeira Dourada (658 MW, Hydro) and Tropical Bioenergia II (32 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Minas Gerais, approximately 200 km from Brasília.

Capacity
46.52 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Cia. Energética de São Paulo
Location
-18.0668°, -49.6613°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 419. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #14,554 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #245 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

21 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

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

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 5,288 MW combined

Nearest plant: Bom Sucesso (14.1 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -18.066800, -49.661300
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
60.9 Kt
265 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.28 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
13.2K
cars per year
8.1K
homes per year
2.8M
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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