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LAS ROSAS1.2 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

LAS ROSAS is a 1.2 MW biomass power plant in Uruguay. Ranked #10 of 10 biomass plants in Uruguay. Its 1.2 MW represents 0.29% of Uruguay's total biomass capacity of 413 MW. The largest biomass plant in Uruguay is MONTES DEL PLATA at 180 MW, making LAS ROSAS 150 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include PARQUE EÓLICO CARAPÉ I (51 MW, Wind), PARQUE EÓLICO MALDONADO (50 MW, Wind), and PARQUE EÓLICO MALDONADO II (50 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Colonia Department, approximately 200 km west of Montevideo.

Capacity
1.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
-34.8189°, -54.9721°

Uruguay, South America

Context & rankings
  • 73. largest of 73 plants in Uruguay
  • #36,833 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,332 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.03% of the installed capacity of Uruguay

Location

Coordinates:: -34.818900, -54.972100
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.6 Kt
7 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
342
cars per year
210
homes per year
71.4K
trees to offset

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
Uruguay
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

UruguayEnergy Profile

73
Total Plants
4.2 GW
Total Capacity
HydroWindBiomassOil
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