Overview
HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE is a 14.94 MW biomass power plant in Spain, operational and owned by HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE S.A. It converts waste into energy, contributing to the country's renewable energy mix.
HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE is a biomass power plant located in Spain, with coordinates 42.8561° N, -7.1636° W. The facility has a capacity of 14.94 MW and is currently operational. It is owned by HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE S.A. and primarily uses waste as fuel, placing it within the biomass power generation sector. As a biomass plant, HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE operates under Spain's national energy regulations, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). This directive sets emission limits and requires Best Available Techniques (BAT) for waste-to-energy facilities. The plant's capacity of 14.94 MW is considered small to medium scale for biomass power generation in Spain. The plant plays a role in Spain's renewable energy landscape by converting waste into electricity, supporting waste management and reducing landfill use. Its location in a rural area of northwestern Spain minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones, though local air quality and emissions are regulated under EU standards.
Environmental context
The plant uses waste as fuel, which reduces methane emissions from landfills but produces CO2 and other pollutants. Its location in a less populated area of northwestern Spain limits exposure to dense populations. The 14.94 MW capacity is modest, and the facility must comply with EU emission limits for waste incineration, including monitoring of dioxins and heavy metals.
Frequently asked questions
HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE is located in Spain at coordinates 42.8561° N, -7.1636° W, in the northwestern part of the country.
HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE is a biomass power plant that uses waste as fuel to generate electricity, with a capacity of 14.94 MW.
The plant is owned by HORTA MEDIO AMBIENTE S.A., a Spanish company.
Biomass power plants in Spain must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits and requires Best Available Techniques for waste incineration.
By converting waste into energy, the plant reduces landfill use and methane emissions, supporting Spain's renewable energy goals and waste management strategies.