Nakambala Sugar is a 12.24 MW biomass power plant in Zambia, operated by Zambia Sugar. Ranked #1 of 1 biomass plants in Zambia, Nakambala Sugar comprises 100% of the country's biomass capacity of 12 MW. The largest biomass plant in Zambia is Nakambala Sugar at 12 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Southern Province of Zambia, approximately 30 km from the city of Mazabuka.
Zambia, Africa
- 13. largest of 15 plants in Zambia
- #22,457 worldwide by installed capacity
- #651 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.46% of the installed capacity of Zambia
Zambia Sugar operates 1 plants totalling 12 MW
3 plants within 100 km, 1,053 MW combined
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
Zambia- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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