Overview
Ingenio San Miguelito is an operational biomass power plant in Mexico. With a capacity of 5.2 MW, it contributes to renewable energy generation using biomass fuel.
Ingenio San Miguelito is a biomass power plant located in Mexico, operating in the renewable energy sector. With a capacity of 5.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility that utilizes biomass as its primary fuel source. The plant is operational and plays a role in diversifying Mexico's energy mix with renewable sources. As a biomass power plant, Ingenio San Miguelito converts organic materials into electricity, typically using agricultural residues or dedicated energy crops. In Mexico, biomass plants are subject to national environmental regulations, including the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA) and the Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy. These frameworks set emission limits and promote sustainable fuel sourcing. The plant's location in Mexico's central region benefits from agricultural activity, providing a steady supply of biomass feedstock. By generating electricity from renewable sources, Ingenio San Miguelito helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel plants. Its small capacity suggests it serves local communities or industrial users, contributing to decentralized energy generation.
Environmental context
The plant uses biomass, a renewable fuel that can reduce CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, biomass combustion still emits pollutants like particulate matter and NOx, which are regulated under Mexican environmental laws. Proximity to agricultural areas ensures fuel supply but may raise concerns about air quality in nearby communities. The small capacity (5.2 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
Ingenio San Miguelito is located in Mexico, with coordinates approximately 18.8640° N, -96.9168° W.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials such as agricultural residues.
The plant has a capacity of 5.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass plants in Mexico must comply with the General Law of Ecological Balance and Environmental Protection (LGEEPA) and the Law for the Promotion and Development of Bioenergy, which set emission standards and promote sustainable fuel sourcing.
By using biomass fuel, the plant generates electricity from a renewable source, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.