Madre Tierra is a 28 MW biomass power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 1996. It contributes 3.18% of Guatemala's total biomass capacity of 880 MW, which consists of 13 plants. It ranks #11 of 13 biomass plants in Guatemala. Ranked #11 of 13 biomass plants in Guatemala, Madre Tierra's 28 MW capacity represents 3.18% of the country's total biomass output. The largest biomass plant in Guatemala is Magdalena at 145 MW, making Madre Tierra 5.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal), Arizona Vapor (170 MW, Oil), and Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the San Marcos region, approximately 150 km from Guatemala City.
30 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 39. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #17,217 worldwide by installed capacity
- #372 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.76% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
30 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Madre Tierra S.A. 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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