Pau D´Alho is a 4.16 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2006. Ranked #314 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Pau D´Alho's capacity represents 0.03% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Pau D´Alho 79 times smaller. Nearby plants include Chavantes (414 MW, Hydro), Usina Hidrelétrica de Chavantes (414 MW, Hydro), and Canoas I (82.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 350 km northwest of São Paulo city.
20 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,516. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #30,566 worldwide by installed capacity
- #967 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
27 plants within 100 km, 1,613 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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