Alunorte is a 103.854 MW coal-fired power plant located in Barcarena, Brazil. Commissioned in 2007, it generates electricity from coal, contributing to Brazil’s energy landscape.<\/p>\n
It is the 10th largest coal plant in Brazil. With a capacity of 103.854 MW, it represents 2.51% of Brazil’s total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. Brazil has 22 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,130 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Usina Termel\u00e9trica Pec\u00e9m at 1,085 MW, Alunorte is approximately 9.6% the size.<\/p>\n
Coal accounts for about 1.6% of Brazil’s total electricity generation, with a growing emphasis on renewable energy sources. The Alunorte plant plays a role in diversifying Brazil’s energy mix, particularly in the northern region. It is located approximately 50 km east of Bel\u00e9m in the Par\u00e1 state.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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