Overview
Aveiro (Aterro Sanitário) is a 1.2 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, operational and fueled by waste. It contributes to the country's renewable energy mix.
Aveiro (Aterro Sanitário) is a biomass power plant located in the Aveiro region of Portugal. With a capacity of 1.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility that converts waste into electricity, supporting local renewable energy generation. The plant operates under Portugal's national energy policies and European Union regulations, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). As a waste-to-energy facility, it aligns with EU waste management and renewable energy targets, reducing landfill use while generating power. This facility plays a role in the regional grid by providing baseload renewable energy. Its use of waste as fuel helps mitigate methane emissions from landfills and contributes to Portugal's goals for sustainable waste management and decarbonization.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces landfill methane emissions and provides renewable energy. Located in the Aveiro region, it supports local waste management while generating electricity. Its small capacity limits overall emissions, but the combustion process requires adherence to EU emission standards for pollutants like dioxins and heavy metals.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Aveiro region of Portugal, at coordinates 40.6566 N, -8.5973 W.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, classifying it as a waste-to-energy biomass facility.
The plant has a capacity of 1.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Biomass plants in Portugal must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national renewable energy policies, including emission limits for pollutants and waste management standards.
Waste-to-energy reduces landfill methane emissions, generates renewable electricity, and supports circular economy goals by diverting waste from landfills.