Tacaimbo is a 91 MW solar power plant in Brazil, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #9 of 24 solar plants in Brazil, Tacaimbo's 91 MW represents 5.22% of Brazil's total solar capacity of 1,745 MW. The largest solar plant in Brazil is Ituverava at 210 MW, making Tacaimbo 2.3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Brazil's northeastern region, approximately 350 km from the city of Recife.
7 years old
Brazil, South America
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Tacaimbo is a solar power plant producing approximately 143 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~41 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Solar
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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