José Bonifácio is a 19 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2006. Ranked #178 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 19 MW represents 0.15% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making José Bonifácio 17.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Nova Avanhandava (347.4 MW, Hydro), Promissão (264 MW, Hydro), and Chapadão Agroenergia (92 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 350 km northwest of São Paulo city.
20 years old
Brazil, South America
- 971. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #20,064 worldwide by installed capacity
- #487 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
45 plants within 100 km, 1,671 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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