Biomass power plants,
mapped.
Biomass is the 8th-largest tracked source in our catalog at 34.3 GW across 1,430 plants — 0.6% of all tracked installed capacity. Brazil leads the world with 12.8 GW tracked, followed by United States of America and Canada. The largest tracked biomass facility in our catalog is Zolling Power Station (528 MW, Germany, opened 1986).
Largest biomass plants
Top tracked facilities by installed capacity in our public-data catalog.
Top countries for biomass
Frequently asked questions
How many biomass power plants are tracked in nrgmap?
Our public-data catalog tracks 1,430 biomass plants with a combined 34.3 GW of installed capacity — 0.6% of all tracked capacity. This is a large and representative subset drawn from sources including WRI, EIA, and OpenStreetMap; the true global total across all operators is higher.
What is the largest tracked biomass plant in the world?
The largest biomass plant in our catalog is Zolling Power Station in Germany, with 528 MW of installed capacity (commissioned 1986). Open the nrgmap app to see it pinpointed on the world map alongside thousands of other biomass facilities.
Which country has the most biomass capacity?
Brazil leads with 12.8 GW of tracked biomass capacity across 444 plants in our catalog. United States of America is second at 5.1 GW.
How old are biomass power plants in the dataset?
The tracked biomass plants in our catalog range from 1901 (the oldest recorded) to 2026 (the newest). This span reflects both legacy infrastructure still in operation and the latest additions to global biomass capacity.
How can I explore biomass plants on the map?
Open nrgmap at app.nrgmap.com and use the fuel filter to display only biomass plants. Each plant marker shows capacity and year on click. The world view shows every tracked biomass facility across 12 countries with data in our catalog.