Termoeléctrica de Cacia is a 12.5 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #10 of 19 biomass plants in Portugal, it contributes 2.76% of the country's total biomass capacity of 453 MW. The largest biomass plant in Portugal is Cogeração da Figueira da Foz (Lavos) at 95 MW, making Termoeléctrica de Cacia 7.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tapada do Outeiro (990 MW, Gas), Caramulo (90 MW, Wind), and Ribeiradio (73.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Aveiro District, approximately 70 km south of Porto.
17 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 145. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #22,338 worldwide by installed capacity
- #637 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Portugal
17 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Altri operates 3 plants totalling 79 MW
159 plants within 100 km, 4,814 MW combined
Source: Energias Endogenas de Portugal
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
Portugal- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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