Guaçu is a 30 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2013. It operates under an undisclosed entity and is part of Brazil's biomass energy sector. Ranked #137 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Guaçu accounts for 0.24% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Guaçu 11 times smaller. Nearby plants include Nova Bandeirantes (3.597 MW, Oil), Atos (3 MW, Biomass), and Nova Monte Verde (2.502 MW, Oil). The facility is situated in the state of Mato Grosso, approximately 200 km from the city of Cuiabá.
13 years old
Brazil, South America
- 523. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #16,426 worldwide by installed capacity
- #338 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
13 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
8 plants within 100 km, 116 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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