Overview
Monterrey is a 3.5 MW biomass power plant in Brazil. It converts biomass into electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy mix.
Monterrey is a biomass power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates -21.206300, -49.731600. It has an operational status and a capacity of 3.5 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. The plant uses biomass as its primary fuel, aligning with Brazil's growing focus on renewable energy sources. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include standards for air emissions and waste management. Biomass power plants like Monterrey typically use agricultural or forestry residues, and their technology often involves combustion or gasification. In Brazil, biomass is a significant part of the energy matrix, supported by policies promoting renewable energy. Monterrey's small capacity suggests it may serve local communities or industrial facilities, providing distributed generation benefits. Its use of biomass helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports rural economies through feedstock sourcing. The plant's location in Brazil's interior highlights the potential for biomass utilization in agricultural regions.
Environmental context
Biomass power plants like Monterrey have a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, as they use renewable organic materials. However, emissions of particulate matter and other pollutants depend on combustion technology and feedstock. The plant's small capacity minimizes its local environmental impact, but proximity to agricultural areas may influence air quality. Brazil's regulatory framework for biomass includes emission limits and sustainability criteria for fuel sourcing.
Frequently asked questions
The Monterrey biomass power plant is located in Brazil at coordinates -21.206300, -49.731600.
The Monterrey power plant has a capacity of 3.5 MW, making it a small-scale biomass facility.
The Monterrey plant uses biomass as its primary fuel, which includes organic materials like agricultural residues.
Biomass power plants in Brazil must comply with national environmental standards, including air emission limits and waste management rules, as well as sustainability criteria for biomass sourcing.
The Monterrey plant contributes to Brazil's renewable energy generation, supporting the country's goals to diversify its energy matrix and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.