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Jataí105 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Jataí is a 105 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2013. It operates on biomass fuel and contributes to Brazil's renewable energy generation capacity. Jataí ranks as the 21st largest biomass plant in Brazil. With 105 MW, it represents 0.83% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. Brazil has 425 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 12,644 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, Jataí is roughly one-third the size. Biomass is an important component of Brazil's energy mix, accounting for approximately 5% of the country's total electricity generation. The facility utilizes agricultural residues, aligning with Brazil's strategy to enhance renewable energy sources. Jataí is situated in the Central-West region, approximately 600 km from Brasília.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Energias do Brasil
Location
-17.6918°, -51.6155°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 272. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #62 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

13 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW

Regional density

5 plants within 100 km, 137 MW combined

Nearest plant: Fazenda Velha (34.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -17.691800, -51.615500
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
137.5 Kt
598 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
1.79 Mt
Over 13 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
29.9K
cars per year
18.3K
homes per year
6.3M
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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