World Power Plants

Usina Bonfim111 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Usina Bonfim is a 111 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2010. The facility utilizes biomass to produce electricity, contributing to Brazil's renewable energy generation. It ranks as the 17th largest biomass plant in Brazil. With 111 MW, it represents 0.88% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. Brazil has 425 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 12,644 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant in Brazil, Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, Usina Bonfim is one-third the size. Biomass energy is an important component of Brazil's energy strategy, helping to diversify the energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. The country's agricultural sector provides a steady supply of biomass resources, enhancing energy security. Usina Bonfim is situated approximately 400 km northwest of São Paulo in the southeastern region of Brazil.

Capacity
111 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Energia do Brasil S.A.
Location
-21.4138°, -48.2786°

Brazil, South America

Context & rankings
  • 266. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
  • #9,586 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #56 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.04% of the installed capacity of Brazil
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Energia do Brasil S.A. operates 2 plants totalling 221 MW

Regional density

73 plants within 100 km, 1,792 MW combined

Nearest plant: Santa Adélia (8.6 km)

Location

Coordinates:: -21.413800, -48.278600
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
145.4 Kt
632 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.33 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
31.6K
cars per year
19.4K
homes per year
6.6M
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
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