Termoeléctrica Terras de Sta. Maria— 10 MW Biomass
Termoeléctrica Terras de Sta. Maria is a 10 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2008. Ranked #12 of 19 biomass plants in Portugal, this facility contributes 2.21% 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 this facility 9.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Tapada do Outeiro (990 MW, Gas), Arada-Montemuro (121.2 MW, Wind), and Caramulo (90 MW, Wind). The plant is located in the Aveiro District, approximately 80 km south of Porto.
18 years old
Portugal, Europe
- 174. largest of 462 plants in Portugal
- #23,756 worldwide by installed capacity
- #706 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Portugal
18 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
195 plants within 100 km, 5,932 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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