Barlavento (Aterro Sanitário) - 1.7 MW Biomass Power Plant in Portugal

Barlavento (Aterro Sanitário) is a biomass power plant located in Portugal, with coordinates 37.212200, -8.527800. It has an operational status and a capacity of 1.7 MW, making it a small-scale facility within the Portuguese power generation sector. The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, aligning with Portugal's strategy to diversify renewable energy sources. The plant operates under Portugal's national regulations, which implement the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for waste-to-energy facilities. As a biomass plant, it benefits from Portugal's feed-in tariffs and renewable energy support schemes. The technology typically involves combustion of waste to generate electricity, with emissions controlled under EU standards. Environmentally, the plant plays a role in waste management by converting landfill gas or waste into energy, reducing methane emissions from landfills. Its small capacity suggests it serves a local community or industrial area. The facility contributes to Portugal's renewable energy targets and circular economy goals, though its specific grid connection and service area are not detailed.

The plant's use of waste as fuel helps divert material from landfills, reducing methane emissions. Its small capacity (1.7 MW) implies a local environmental footprint, with emissions regulated under EU standards. Typical waste-to-energy plants are sited near waste sources.