World Power Plants

Una Açúcar e Energia3 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Una Açúcar e Energia is a 3 MW biomass power plant in Brazil. It is one of 425 biomass plants in the country and operated by an undisclosed operator. Ranked #365 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, this plant contributes 0.02% to the total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass facility in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Una Açúcar e Energia 110 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Termopernambuco (532.76 MW, Gas), U-50 (50 MW, Oil), and Trapiche (26 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the state of Pernambuco, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city.

Capacity
3 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
-8.7608°, -35.3058°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 1,705. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #32,053 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,066 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Regional density

46 plants within 100 km, 1,346 MW combined

Nearest plant: Cucaú (14.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -8.760800, -35.305800
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.9 Kt
17 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
854
cars per year
524
homes per year
178.6K
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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