Rigesa is a 32.5 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #135 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 32.5 MW represents 0.26% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Rigesa 10.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Energia Madeiras (4 MW, Biomass) and MWV Rigesa Três Barras (1.08 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the Santa Catarina state, approximately 30 km from Lages.
17 years old
Brazil, South America
- 491. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #16,141 worldwide by installed capacity
- #332 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
17 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Rigesa operates 1 plants totalling 33 MW
14 plants within 100 km, 57 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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