Overview
Santa Elisa - Unidade II is a 4 MW biomass power plant located in Brazil. It operates on biomass fuel and is currently operational.
Santa Elisa - Unidade II is a biomass power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 21.119°S, 47.9995°W. The facility has a capacity of 4 MW, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. It is currently operational and utilizes biomass as its primary fuel source. Brazil has a strong regulatory framework for power generation, including environmental licensing requirements and emission standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente). Biomass plants like this one benefit from Brazil's abundant agricultural residues, such as sugarcane bagasse, which are commonly used for power generation. The plant's small capacity suggests it may serve local industrial or community needs. The facility contributes to Brazil's renewable energy mix, supporting the country's goals for sustainable power generation. Biomass power plants play a role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and can provide baseload power. The plant's location in the interior of São Paulo state places it in a region with significant agricultural activity, which likely supplies the biomass feedstock.
Environmental context
The plant uses biomass, a renewable fuel, which generally has lower CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, biomass combustion can release particulate matter and other pollutants. The small capacity (4 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Proximity to agricultural areas may provide a sustainable fuel supply, but local air quality impacts should be managed through appropriate emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Santa Elisa - Unidade II is located in Brazil, with approximate coordinates 21.119°S, 47.9995°W. It is in the state of São Paulo.
It is a biomass power plant, meaning it generates electricity by burning organic materials such as agricultural residues.
The plant has a capacity of 4 megawatts (MW), which is considered small-scale for power generation.
Biomass power plants in Brazil must comply with environmental licensing from IBAMA or state agencies, and emission standards set by CONAMA. They also need to manage ash and air emissions.
Biomass power, often from sugarcane bagasse, provides renewable baseload power and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. It supports Brazil's energy diversification and sustainability goals.