Overview
GRUPO TURBO-GENERADOR 2 TIRME-SON REUS is an operational biomass power plant in Spain, with a capacity of 74.8 MW. It is owned by TIRME S.A. and uses waste as primary fuel.
GRUPO TURBO-GENERADOR 2 TIRME-SON REUS is a biomass power plant located in Spain, specifically in the region of the Balearic Islands near Palma de Mallorca. With a capacity of 74.8 MW, it operates within the medium-scale range for biomass power generation in Europe. The plant is owned by TIRME S.A., a company specializing in waste management and energy recovery. The facility utilizes waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity through combustion. This aligns with Spain's focus on renewable energy and waste-to-energy technologies. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets stringent emission limits for pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Best Available Techniques (BAT) are applied to minimize environmental impact. As a waste-to-energy facility, GRUPO TURBO-GENERADOR 2 TIRME-SON REUS plays a key role in reducing landfill waste and generating renewable energy for the local grid. Its location near urban areas supports community waste management and contributes to Spain's renewable energy targets. The plant's operation helps lower greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives.
Environmental context
The plant's use of waste as fuel reduces methane emissions from landfills and displaces fossil fuel-based electricity. However, combustion of waste can release pollutants like dioxins and heavy metals, requiring advanced emission control systems. Proximity to populated areas necessitates strict adherence to EU air quality standards. The facility's capacity of 74.8 MW places it in a moderate scale, balancing energy output with environmental oversight.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Spain, near Palma de Mallorca in the Balearic Islands.
The plant uses waste as its primary fuel, converting it into electricity through biomass combustion.
The plant has a capacity of 74.8 megawatts (MW).
Biomass plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national emission standards, including Best Available Techniques (BAT) for waste incineration.
Waste-to-energy reduces landfill waste, lowers methane emissions, and generates renewable electricity, displacing fossil fuel use and contributing to climate goals.