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Guaíra Energética55 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Guaíra Energética is a 55 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2010. It operates as part of the country's biomass energy sector. This plant accounts for 0.43% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW from 425 plants. Ranked #72 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Guaíra Energética's 55 MW is a minor share of the national biomass output. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Guaíra Energética 6 times smaller. Nearby facilities include Volta Grande (380 MW, Hydro), Porto Colômbia (319.2 MW, Hydro), and Vale do Rosário (97 MW, Biomass). The plant is situated in the state of São Paulo, roughly 300 km from São Paulo city.

Capacity
55 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Cia. Energética Guaíra
Location
-20.4184°, -48.2114°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 378. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #12,712 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #194 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Cia. Energética Guaíra operates 1 plants totalling 55 MW

Regional density

50 plants within 100 km, 3,021 MW combined

Nearest plant: Colorado (15.9 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -20.418400, -48.211400
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
72.0 Kt
313 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.15 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
15.7K
cars per year
9.6K
homes per year
3.3M
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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