Port Hawkesbury is a 60 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operated by Nova Scotia Power Inc. It represents 1.93% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW and ranks #14 of 117 biomass plants in the country. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Port Hawkesbury 3.58 times smaller. Within 50 km, nearby plants include Point Tupper (Coal, 154 MW), Sable (Wind, 13.8 MW), and Dickie Brook (Hydro, 2.6 MW). The facility is located in Nova Scotia, approximately 30 km east of Antigonish.
Canada, North America
- 408. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #12,271 worldwide by installed capacity
- #176 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Canada
Nova Scotia Power Inc operates 5 plants totalling 93 MW
17 plants within 100 km, 274 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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