Overview
Agropéu is a 21.6 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil. It operates using biomass fuel and is currently operational.
Agropéu is a biomass power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 19.25°S, 44.99°W. The facility has a capacity of 21.6 MW, placing it in the small-scale range for power generation. It is currently operational and utilizes biomass as its primary fuel source. Brazil has a growing biomass power sector, supported by abundant agricultural residues and sugarcane bagasse. The plant operates under national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions and waste management. Biomass plants like Agropéu contribute to Brazil's renewable energy mix, complementing hydropower and wind. The facility's capacity of 21.6 MW is typical for a small to medium biomass plant, often serving local industrial or community needs. As a biomass power plant, it provides baseload renewable energy and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the regional grid.
Environmental context
Biomass power plants like Agropéu use organic materials for fuel, which can be carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. The plant's location in Brazil, a country with strong agricultural activity, suggests access to biomass feedstocks. Emissions from biomass combustion include CO2, but lifecycle emissions are lower than fossil fuels. Biomass plants typically have moderate local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Agropéu is located in Brazil, with approximate coordinates 19.25°S, 44.99°W.
Agropéu has a capacity of 21.6 megawatts (MW), which classifies it as a small-scale biomass power plant.
Agropéu uses biomass as its primary fuel. Biomass can include agricultural residues, wood waste, or other organic materials.
Biomass power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions for air quality and emissions, as well as state-level environmental licensing. The sector is regulated by ANEEL for electricity generation.
Yes, Agropéu is listed as operational, meaning it is actively generating electricity.