Overview
Altos is a 13.12 MW diesel power plant in Brazil, operating on oil. It serves the local grid with reliable power generation capacity.
Altos is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with a capacity of 13.12 MW. The facility operates on oil as its primary fuel and is currently in operational status. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for stationary sources. Diesel power plants of this scale are typically used for peaking or backup power, contributing to grid stability. The technology employed is internal combustion engines, which are common for smaller capacity plants. Altos plays a role in the local energy mix, providing dispatchable power to support intermittent renewable sources. Its operation contributes to the region's energy security, though its environmental footprint includes CO2 and particulate emissions typical of oil-fired generation.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, with a moderate environmental impact relative to its capacity. Its location in Brazil, a country with a diverse energy matrix, means it operates alongside hydropower and renewables.
Frequently asked questions
Altos uses oil as its primary fuel, operating as a diesel power plant.
Altos has a capacity of 13.12 megawatts (MW), which is considered a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards set by CONAMA (National Environment Council), including limits on particulate matter, SOx, and NOx emissions.
Altos is currently operational, contributing to the local power grid.