Usina Vale is a 4.4 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1994. It is operated by an unspecified entity and contributes to the biomass energy sector. Ranked #303 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Usina Vale's 4.4 MW accounts for 0.03% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Usina Vale 75 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Marimbondo (1,440 MW, Hydro), Moema (89 MW, Biomass), and Vertente (53 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in São Paulo state, approximately 200 km northwest of São Paulo city.
32 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,488. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #30,307 worldwide by installed capacity
- #949 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
32 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
43 plants within 100 km, 3,135 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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