Grahamstown is a 3.5 MW biomass power plant in South Africa, operated by Nollen Group since 2013. Ranked #3 of 4 biomass plants in South Africa. Its 3.5 MW represents 9.07% of South Africa's total biomass capacity of 39 MW. The largest biomass plant in South Africa is Ngodwana Biomass Power Station at 25 MW, making Grahamstown 7.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Waainek Wind Farm (23 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Eastern Cape, approximately 150 km northeast of Port Elizabeth.
13 years old
South Africa, Africa
- 198. largest of 232 plants in South Africa
- #31,512 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,024 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
13 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Nollen Group operates 1 plants totalling 4 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 1,125 MW combined
Source: CDM
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
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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