UBC Nexterra Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility— 2 MW Biomass
UBC Nexterra Bioenergy Research and Demonstration Facility is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operated since its commissioning year is not specified. Ranked #96 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, its 2 MW represents 0.06% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making UBC Nexterra 107.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Burrard (950 MW, Gas), Howe Sound Pulp & Paper Corp (112 MW, Biomass), and Buntzen powerhouse #1 (60 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in British Columbia, approximately 30 km northeast of Vancouver.
13 years old
Canada, North America
- 1,147. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #33,917 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,169 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
13 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
University of British Columbia operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW
53 plants within 100 km, 3,170 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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