Ingenio Santa Clara is a 9.1 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #32 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, it contributes 1.24% to 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 Ingenio Santa Clara 5.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cupatitzio (80 MW, Hydro), Central Hidroeléctrica Cupatitzio (80 MW, Hydro), and Cupatitzio hydroelectric power station (80 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Michoacán, approximately 150 km from the nearest major city, Morelia.
Mexico, North America
- 345. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #25,102 worldwide by installed capacity
- #751 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
15 plants within 100 km, 480 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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