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Biomass Power Plants in Portugal

Portugal generates biomass-powered energy from 19 biomass power plants across the country. In total, these biomass power plants has a capacity of 452.9 MW.

Name Capacity (MW) Type Other Fuel Commissioned Owner
Cogeração Amorim 1.1 MW Biomass 2004
Cogeração Caima 9.0 MW Biomass 2001
Cogeração Celbi 70.0 MW Biomass 1987
Cogeração Celtejo 30.0 MW Biomass 1992
Cogeração EUROPA&C Energia Viana 38.8 MW Biomass 2002
Cogeração SIAF 4.0 MW Biomass 1996
Cogeração da Figueira da Foz (Lavos) 95.0 MW Biomass 2004
Cogeração de Cacia 35.1 MW Biomass 2005
Cogeração de Setúbal 53.9 MW Biomass 2004
Termoeléctrica Centroliva 6.0 MW Biomass 1998
Termoeléctrica Terras de Sta. Maria 10.0 MW Biomass 2008
Termoeléctrica da Figueira da Foz 34.3 MW Biomass 2009
Termoeléctrica da PALSER 3.0 MW Biomass 2010
Termoeléctrica de Belmonte 2.0 MW Biomass 2010
Termoeléctrica de Cacia 12.5 MW Biomass 2009
Termoeléctrica de Constância 13.7 MW Biomass 2009
Termoeléctrica de Mortágua 9.0 MW Biomass 1999
Termoeléctrica de Ródão 13.0 MW Biomass 2007
Termoeléctrica de Setúbal 12.5 MW Biomass 2009

What is biomass?

Biomass refers to organic matter, such as plants, wood, agricultural waste, and other organic materials, that can be used to produce energy. Biomass is considered a renewable energy source because it comes from living or recently living organisms that can be replenished over time, and it can be used to generate electricity or produce heat and fuel.

What is biomass used for?

Biomass can be burned directly to produce heat or steam, which can then be used to generate electricity, or it can be converted into biogas or liquid biofuels through processes such as fermentation or gasification. Biogas is a mixture of methane and other gases that can be used to produce heat or electricity, while liquid biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel can be used as transportation fuels or blended with conventional fuels to reduce emissions.

How much electricity is generated from biomass each year?

According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), in 2020, the world generated approximately 592 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity from biomass, which accounted for approximately 2% of global electricity generation.

Which country produce most elecricity from biomass?

As of 2021, the United States is the largest producer of biomass power in the world, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). The U.S. generates a significant amount of electricity from biomass, including wood and wood waste, agricultural residues, and municipal solid waste. In 2020, the U.S. generated approximately 64.8 TWh of electricity from biomass, accounting for approximately 2% of the country's total electricity generation.

Is biomass power environmentally friendly?

One advantage of biomass energy is that it can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by displacing fossil fuels, and it can also help reduce waste by using organic materials that might otherwise be discarded. However, like all energy sources, biomass has its own set of environmental and social impacts, and the sustainability of biomass production and use depends on factors such as the source of the biomass, the production methods used, and the overall energy system in which it is used.

Data Information

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Data Sources

Global Energy Observatory/Google/KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm/Enipedia/World Resources Institute/database.earth