Mhlume Mill is a 14 MW biomass power plant in Swaziland, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #2 of 3 biomass plants in Swaziland, Mhlume Mill contributes 31.82% of the country's total biomass capacity of 44 MW. The largest biomass plant in Swaziland is Simunye Mill at 17 MW, making Mhlume Mill 1.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Simunye Mill (17 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Lubombo region of Swaziland.
11 years old
Eswatini, Africa
- 5. largest of 6 plants in Eswatini
- #21,740 worldwide by installed capacity
- #598 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 14.77% of the installed capacity of Eswatini
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Mhlume Mill operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 257 MW combined
Source: African Development Bank Group
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
Eswatini- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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