Deep River is a 24.65 MW biomass power plant in Mauritius. Ranked #2 of 5 biomass plants in Mauritius, it represents 24.2% of the country's total biomass capacity of 102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Mauritius is Fuel at 40 MW, making Deep River 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Fort William Ceb (150 MW, Oil), Fort George (137.424 MW, Oil), and Savannah Estate Sidec power station (105 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the district of Savanne, approximately 30 km from the capital, Port Louis.
11 years old
Mauritius, Africa
- 13. largest of 23 plants in Mauritius
- #18,015 worldwide by installed capacity
- #420 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 2.49% of the installed capacity of Mauritius
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Mauritius Renewable Energy Agency operates 1 plants totalling 25 MW
22 plants within 100 km, 965 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Mauritius- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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