Junqueira is a 7.2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil. It accounts for 0.06% of Brazil's biomass capacity of 12,644 MW and is ranked #259 of 425 biomass plants in the country. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Junqueira 45.83 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jaguara (424 MW, Hydro), Usina Hidrelétrica de Jaguara (424 MW, Hydro), and Volta Grande (380 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Minas Gerais, approximately 400 km from the nearest major city, Belo Horizonte.
12 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,310. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #26,501 worldwide by installed capacity
- #825 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energia Sustentável do Brasil operates 9 plants totalling 256 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 4,753 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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