Valinho is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2007. Ranked #391 of 425 biomass plants in Brazil, Valinho's 2 MW constitutes 0.02% of Brazil's total biomass capacity of 12,644 MW. The largest biomass plant in Brazil is Klabin Celulose at 330 MW, making Valinho 165 times smaller. Nearby plants include Alterosa (8 MW, Oil), Cajuru (7.2 MW, Hydro), and Siderúrgica União (5 MW, Biomass). Valinho is located in the southeastern region of Brazil, approximately 200 km from Belo Horizonte.
19 years old
Brazil, South America
- 1,910. largest of 2,402 plants in Brazil
- #33,914 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,169 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
19 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
36 plants within 100 km, 808 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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