Sonora is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1984. Ranked #227 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Sonora's 10 MW represents 0.08% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Sonora 33 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ponte de Pedra (176.1 MW, Hydro), Usina Hidrelétrica Ponte de Pedra (176.1 MW, Hydro), and Santa Gabriela (24 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Brazil's Mato Grosso state, approximately 200 km from Cuiabá.
42 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,199. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #23,756 worldwide by installed capacity
- #706 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
42 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
5 plants within 100 km, 536 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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