Usalpa is a 3 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2002. It is part of Brazil's biomass energy sector, which includes 425 plants. Ranked #365 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Usalpa represents 0.02% of the country's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Usalpa 110 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Rio Vermelho (40 MW, Biomass), Rio Vermelho 2 (40 MW, Biomass), and Paulicéia (33.75 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Mato Grosso do Sul, approximately 200 km from Campo Grande.
24 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,705. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #32,053 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,066 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
24 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
33 plants within 100 km, 5,675 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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