Sonzay is a 1.26 MW biomass power plant in France. Ranked #103 of 163 biomass plants in France, it contributes 0.12% to the country's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Sonzay 0.006 times smaller. Nearby plants include CHINON (3620 MW, Nuclear), Chinon Nuclear Power Plant (3620 MW, Nuclear), and Avon-les-Roches (10.80126 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, approximately 50 km from Tours.
France, Europe
- 1,924. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #36,752 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,327 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
45 plants within 100 km, 11,176 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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