Ingenio El Carmen is a 6.8 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, commissioned in an undisclosed year. It is part of a growing sector focused on renewable energy sources. Ranked #44 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, Ingenio El Carmen's 6.8 MW accounts for 0.92% of Mexico's total biomass capacity of 736 MW. The largest biomass plant in Mexico is Ingenio San Miguel del Naranjo at 49 MW, making this facility 7.2 times smaller. Nearby plants include Planta hidroeléctrica de Tuxpango (39 MW, Hydro), Tuxpango (36 MW, Hydro), and Central Motzorongo (20 MW, Biomass). The plant is situated in the state of Puebla, approximately 90 km from the city of Puebla.
11 years old
Mexico, North America
- 365. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #26,848 worldwide by installed capacity
- #839 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Grupo Bimbo operates 13 plants totalling 121 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 1,870 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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