Overview
Associação Pró-Ensino Novo Hanburgo is a 1.944 MW diesel power plant in Brazil. It operates on oil fuel and is currently operational, serving local energy needs.
Associação Pró-Ensino Novo Hanburgo is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Brazil, with a capacity of 1.944 MW. As a diesel-fired facility, it represents a segment of Brazil's thermal power generation capacity. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, typical for smaller diesel power plants. In Brazil, such facilities are subject to national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions on air emissions. The plant's capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation, often used for backup or distributed generation in areas without grid access. This facility plays a role in Brazil's energy mix, which is dominated by hydroelectric power but includes thermal plants for grid stability and remote area supply. Its operational status indicates ongoing contribution to local electricity availability, supporting community or institutional energy needs.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, with a relatively small footprint due to its 1.944 MW capacity. Its location in southern Brazil, near populated areas, may raise local air quality considerations. The use of oil fuel implies higher carbon intensity compared to natural gas, but the small scale limits overall environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 29.6743° S, 51.1211° W. It operates in the southern region of the country.
The plant has a capacity of 1.944 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale diesel power facility.
The plant uses oil (diesel) as its primary fuel, which is common for small thermal power plants in Brazil.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air quality, including limits on particulate matter, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides. They may also require environmental licensing from state agencies.
Brazil's energy mix is predominantly hydroelectric, but thermal plants like this one provide backup power and support grid stability, especially in regions with variable hydro availability.