Planta Dulces Nombres is a 9.2 MW biomass power plant in Mexico, operational since its commissioning. It is part of Mexico's renewable energy portfolio. Ranked #31 of 64 biomass plants in Mexico, Planta Dulces Nombres' 9.2 MW accounts for 1.25% 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 Planta Dulces Nombres 5.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Escobedo & El Carmen combined cycle power stations (Gas, 1,744 MW), Central de ciclo combinado Dulces Nombres (Gas, 1,308 MW), and Dulces Nombres combined cycle power station (Gas, 1,308 MW). The facility is located in Nuevo León, approximately 25 km from Monterrey.
Mexico, North America
- 343. largest of 419 plants in Mexico
- #25,026 worldwide by installed capacity
- #748 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Mexico
16 plants within 100 km, 8,017 MW combined
Nearest plant: Dulces Nombres combined cycle power station (3.7 km)
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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