Olmeca I is a 3.8 MW waste power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2015. Ranked #1 of 2 waste plants in Guatemala, it accounts for 64.41% of the country's total waste capacity of 6 MW. The largest waste plant in Guatemala is Olmeca I at 4 MW, making this facility slightly smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pantaleon (82 MW, Biomass), La Union (78 MW, Biomass), and Palo Gordo (76.9 MW, Biomass). The plant is located in the department of San Marcos, approximately 200 km from Guatemala City.
11 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 70. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #31,208 worldwide by installed capacity
- #610 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.1% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
11 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
51 plants within 100 km, 2,762 MW combined
Source: CDM
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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