Azucarera del Rio Guayalejo is a 7.5 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #40 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, this facility represents 1.02% of the country's total biomass capacity of 736 MW. The largest biomass plant in Mexico is Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo at 49 MW, making Azucarera del Rio Guayalejo 6.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo (49.3 MW, Biomass), Camilo Arriaga (El Salto) (18 MW, Hydro), and Central Hidroeléctrica Camilo Arriaga (18 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in San Luis Potosí, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city, San Luis Potosí City.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 359. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #26,300 worldwide by installed capacity
- #816 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Grupo Bimbo operates 13 plants totalling 121 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 1,211 MW combined
Source: INERE
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
Mexico- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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