Santa Ana is a 104.5 MW biomass power plant located in Guatemala, commissioned in 1995. This facility utilizes biomass as its fuel source, contributing to the renewable energy generation in the country. It ranks as the 3rd largest biomass plant in Guatemala, which has a total of 13 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 880 MW. Santa Ana represents approximately 11.87% of the country's total biomass capacity. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Magdalena at 145 MW, this facility is about 72% the size. Biomass energy is an important part of Guatemala's renewable energy strategy, providing a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels. The country aims to enhance its renewable energy share, with biomass contributing significantly to this effort. The plant is situated approximately 50 km west of Guatemala City in the Chimaltenango Department.
31 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 8. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #9,835 worldwide by installed capacity
- #67 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 2.83% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
31 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energuate operates 7 plants totalling 494 MW
56 plants within 100 km, 2,857 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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