Pioneiros is a 42 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2006. It is operated by an undisclosed entity. Ranked #106 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Pioneiros' 42 MW accounts for 0.33% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Pioneiros 7.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ilha Solteira Dam (3444 MW, Hydro), Ilha Solteira (3444 MW, Hydro), and Usina Hidrelétrica de Ilha Solteira (3444 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in the state of São Paulo, approximately 600 km from the nearest major city, São Paulo.
20 years old
Brazil, South America
- 437. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #14,928 worldwide by installed capacity
- #262 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Brazil
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Raízen operates 15 plants totalling 709 MW
44 plants within 100 km, 16,550 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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