Tulula is a 50 MW biomass power plant in Guatemala, operational since its commissioning in 2001. Ranked #8 of 13 biomass plants in Guatemala, it represents 5.68% of Guatemala's total biomass capacity of 880 MW. The largest biomass plant in Guatemala is Magdalena at 145 MW, making Tulula 2.9 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Palo Gordo (76.9 MW, Biomass) and El Canada (48.1 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in San Marcos, approximately 200 km southwest of Guatemala City.
25 years old
Guatemala, North America
- 26. largest of 76 plants in Guatemala
- #13,082 worldwide by installed capacity
- #220 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 1.36% of the installed capacity of Guatemala
25 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
38 plants within 100 km, 1,706 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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