Porto Alegre is a 2.4 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2005. Ranked #377 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Porto Alegre's capacity represents 0.02% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Porto Alegre 137.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Serra Grande (17.2 MW, Biomass), Pumaty (8.04 MW, Biomass), and Pedra Furada (6.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the state of Alagoas, approximately 150 km from Maceió.
21 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,810. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #33,225 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,124 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
21 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energias do Brasil operates 58 plants totalling 2,512 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 400 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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