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SVA is a 4.9 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, operated since 2008. Ranked #288 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, SVA's 4.9 MW represents 0.04% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making SVA 67.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include CAAL (3.825 MW, Biomass) and Marfrig Alegrete (3.2 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, approximately 300 km west of Porto Alegre.

Capacity
4.9 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Location
-29.7830°, -55.7920°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,426. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #29,664 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #920 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Regional density

2 plants within 100 km, 7 MW combined

Nearest plant: CAAL (2.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -29.783000, -55.792000
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
6.4 Kt
28 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
115.5 Kt
Over 18 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.4K
cars per year
856
homes per year
291.7K
trees to offset

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

BrazilEnergy Profile

2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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