San Carlos is an 8.3 MW biomass power plant in the Philippines, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 5 biomass plants in the Philippines, San Carlos contributes 11.93% to the country's total biomass capacity of 70 MW. The largest biomass plant in the Philippines is iPower at 20 MW, making San Carlos 2.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PEDC Coal (314 MW, Coal), PCPC (135 MW, Coal), and Central Negros Power Reliability Inc. (31 MW, Oil). The facility is located in the province of Negros Occidental, approximately 600 km south of Manila.
Philippines, Asia
- 154. largest of 223 plants in Philippines
- #25,647 worldwide by installed capacity
- #783 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Philippines
27 plants within 100 km, 916 MW combined
Source: Philippines Department of Energy
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
Philippines- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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