Chetwynd is a 12 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operated since an unspecified year. It ranks among 117 biomass plants in Canada, contributing to a total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. This plant's share is 0.39% of Canada's biomass capacity. Ranked #63 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, Chetwynd's 12 MW represents a small portion of the national biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Chetwynd 17.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Peace Canyon (694 MW, Hydro) and Meikle Wind (185 MW, Wind). The facility is located in British Columbia, approximately 1,000 km northeast of Vancouver.
Canada, North America
- 679. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
- #654 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Canada
10 plants within 100 km, 4,237 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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