Overview
Coimbra (CITVRSU) is a 3.2 MW biomass power plant in Portugal, converting waste into energy. It operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, supporting local renewable energy goals.
Coimbra (CITVRSU) is a biomass power plant located in Coimbra, Portugal, with a capacity of 3.2 MW. The facility uses waste as its primary fuel, contributing to the region's renewable energy portfolio. As a small-scale biomass plant, it plays a role in decentralized power generation and waste management. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Best Available Techniques (BAT) for waste-to-energy plants are applied to minimize environmental impact. Portugal's energy mix increasingly relies on renewables, and biomass plants like this support the transition away from fossil fuels. Environmentally, the plant reduces landfill waste and generates low-carbon electricity. Its location in Coimbra, a city in central Portugal, aligns with national strategies for sustainable waste treatment and energy recovery. The facility's small capacity means it serves a local grid role, providing baseload power from a renewable source.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based power. Its small capacity (3.2 MW) limits local air quality impacts, but biomass combustion still releases CO2, SOx, and NOx, regulated under EU directives. Proximity to Coimbra's urban area requires careful emission control to protect public health.
Frequently asked questions
Coimbra (CITVRSU) is located in Coimbra, Portugal, at coordinates 40.2878° N, -8.4725° W.
It is a biomass power plant that uses waste as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 3.2 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 waste management laws, ensuring emission limits and sustainable fuel sourcing.
By converting waste into energy, the plant reduces landfill use and methane emissions, while providing renewable electricity to the local grid.