Lomati is a 10.1 MW biomass power plant in South Africa, operated by Lomati Energy. Ranked #2 of 4 biomass plants in South Africa, Lomati accounts for 26.17% of the country's total biomass capacity of 39 MW. The largest biomass plant in South Africa is Ngodwana Biomass Power Station at 25 MW, making Lomati 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ngodwana Biomass Power Station (25 MW, Biomass) and Maguga Dam (15 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Mpumalanga, approximately 50 km from Nelspruit.
11 years old
South Africa, Africa
- 174. largest of 232 plants in South Africa
- #23,717 worldwide by installed capacity
- #704 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of South Africa
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Lomati Energy operates 1 plants totalling 10 MW
6 plants within 100 km, 107 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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