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Junco Novo1.2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Junco Novo is a 1.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2007. Ranked #413 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.01% to the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Junco Novo 275 times smaller. Nearby plants include Porto de Sergipe I Thermoelectric Plant (1551 MW, Gas), Campo Lindo (25 MW, Biomass), and São José do Pinheiro (17.5 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Sergipe, approximately 120 km northwest of Aracaju.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Location
-10.5573°, -37.0301°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 2,187. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #36,833 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,332 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

19 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Regional density

20 plants within 100 km, 1,663 MW combined

Nearest plant: Taquari (5.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -10.557300, -37.030100
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.6 Kt
7 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
29.9 Kt
Over 19 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
342
cars per year
210
homes per year
71.4K
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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