Concepcion is a 27.5 MW biomass power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 1994. Ranked #12 of 13 biomass plants in Guatemala, it represents 3.12% of the country's total biomass capacity of 880 MW. The largest biomass plant in Guatemala is Magdalena at 145 MW, making Concepcion 5.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Jaguar Energy (300 MW, Coal), Arizona Vapor (170 MW, Oil), and Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass). The facility is located approximately 50 km from Guatemala City in the central region of the country.
32 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 40. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #17,325 worldwide by installed capacity
- #381 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.75% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
32 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energia Renovável de Guatemala operates 1 plants totalling 28 MW
56 plants within 100 km, 2,934 MW combined
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
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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