Brooklyn Energy Centre is a 30 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #30 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, it contributes 0.97% of the country's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Brooklyn Energy Centre 7.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Big Falls (10.6 MW, Hydro), Deep Brook (9.1 MW, Hydro), and Cowie Falls (7.4 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Nova Scotia, approximately 100 km from Halifax.
8 years old
Canada, North America
- 510. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #16,426 worldwide by installed capacity
- #338 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Canada
8 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Brookfield Renewable Partners operates 6 plants totalling 144 MW
24 plants within 100 km, 327 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
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
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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