Maracaí is a 46.82 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2000. Ranked #95 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Maracaí's 46.82 MW represents 0.37% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Maracaí 7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Canoas I (82.5 MW, Hydro), Canoas II (72 MW, Hydro), and Cocal (28.2 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 350 km from São Paulo city.
26 years old
Brazil, South America
- 418. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #14,542 worldwide by installed capacity
- #244 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Brazil
26 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energia Sustentável do Brasil operates 9 plants totalling 256 MW
30 plants within 100 km, 1,284 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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