Tarumã (Antiga Nova América) is a 24 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2001. Ranked #166 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil. Its 24 MW represents 0.19% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Tarumã 13.75 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Canoas I (82.5 MW, Hydro), Canoas II (72 MW, Hydro), and Maracaí (46.82 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of São Paulo, approximately 450 km from the city of São Paulo.
25 years old
Brazil, South America
- 840. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #18,084 worldwide by installed capacity
- #422 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Brazil
25 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
28 plants within 100 km, 1,952 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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