Overview
AGROENERGETICA DE BAENA is a 20 MW biomass power plant located in Baena, Spain. It is owned by AGROENERGETICA DE BAENA S.L. and is currently operational.
AGROENERGETICA DE BAENA is a biomass power plant located in Baena, Spain, with a capacity of 20 MW. The facility is owned and operated by AGROENERGETICA DE BAENA S.L. and is currently operational. As a biomass plant, it contributes to Spain's renewable energy portfolio, utilizing organic materials for power generation. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for biomass combustion. Spain's national energy policies also support biomass as a renewable source, aligning with EU climate goals. The 20 MW capacity places it in the small to medium scale for biomass power plants in Europe. Environmental significance lies in its use of biomass, a renewable fuel that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, biomass combustion still produces pollutants such as NOx and particulate matter, requiring proper emission controls. The plant's location in Baena, a town in Andalusia, may serve local agricultural residues, supporting waste-to-energy practices and rural energy needs.
Environmental context
The biomass power plant uses organic materials as fuel, which can help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower net CO2 emissions if sourced sustainably. However, combustion releases NOx, SOx, and particulate matter, necessitating emission control systems. The plant's location in Baena, a town in Andalusia, may benefit from local agricultural waste streams, but proximity to populated areas requires careful management of air quality impacts under EU and Spanish regulations.
Frequently asked questions
AGROENERGETICA DE BAENA is located in Baena, Spain, at coordinates 37.616700, -4.322500.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials such as agricultural residues.
The plant has a capacity of 20 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small to medium scale for biomass power plants.
Biomass power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for pollutants like NOx and particulate matter, and requires Best Available Techniques (BAT) for combustion.
Biomass power can reduce net CO2 emissions if fuel is sustainably sourced, but combustion still produces air pollutants. Proper emission controls and sustainable feedstock management are essential to minimize environmental impact.