GAEC Breton is a 0.25 MW biomass power plant in France, commissioned in 2015. It operates within the biomass sector, which totals 1,053 MW across 163 plants, contributing 0.02% of the national biomass capacity. Ranked #137 of 163 biomass plants in France, it is much smaller than the largest biomass plant, Port-Est bioenergy power plant, which has a capacity of 210 MW, making GAEC Breton 840 times smaller. Nearby facilities include Rully (12 MW, Wind), La Haie-Traversaine (12 MW, Wind), and Aubigny (10.5 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the Normandy region, approximately 50 km from the city of Caen.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 2,141. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #38,559 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,445 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
80 plants within 100 km, 387 MW combined
Nearest plant: O' Verger d'Andaine (moulin Guérin) (10.8 km)
Source: OpenStreetMap
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
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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