Termoeléctrica de Ródão is a 13 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2007. Ranked #9 of 19 biomass plants in Portugal, it contributes 2.87% to 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 Ródão 7.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Pego C.C. (837 MW, Gas), Pego power station (682 MW, Coal), and CEDILLO 3 (495.18 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Portugal, approximately 200 km east of Lisbon.
19 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 137. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #22,127 worldwide by installed capacity
- #623 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.09% of the installed capacity of Portugal
19 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energias de Portugal (EDP) operates 9 plants totalling 193 MW
89 plants within 100 km, 4,978 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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