Piraí is a 9 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2006. Ranked #239 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, it contributes 0.07% to the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Piraí 36.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pesqueiro (12.44 MW, Hydro), Rickli (5 MW, Biomass), and Energy Green (5 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Paraná, approximately 250 km southwest of São Paulo.
20 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,242. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #25,131 worldwide by installed capacity
- #754 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
13 plants within 100 km, 769 MW combined
Nearest plant: Cogeracao Diesel - Cargilll de Castro Pr (28.7 km)
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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