Morcenx is a 12 MW biomass power plant in France, contributing to the country's renewable energy portfolio since its commissioning. Ranked #19 of 163 biomass plants in France, Morcenx accounts for 1.14% of the total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Morcenx 17.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Lüe (34.7 MW, Solar), Rion-des-Landes (31.7 MW, Solar), and Castets (25.1 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, approximately 50 km from Bordeaux.
France, Europe
- 519. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
- #654 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
90 plants within 100 km, 1,267 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
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
Nearby Power Plants
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