Overview
BT LATAM - HORTOLANDIA is a 2.17 MW diesel power plant located in Hortolândia, Brazil. It operates on oil and is currently operational.
BT LATAM - HORTOLANDIA is a diesel power plant situated in Hortolândia, Brazil, with a capacity of 2.17 MW. This facility is part of the country's distributed generation landscape, serving local energy needs. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for smaller-scale diesel power plants. In Brazil, such facilities are regulated under national environmental standards, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions. The plant's relatively small capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation. As a diesel power plant, BT LATAM - HORTOLANDIA contributes to grid stability and peak load support in the region. Its operational status ensures continued electricity supply for local consumers, though diesel generation typically has a higher carbon footprint compared to renewable sources.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions typical of diesel power generation. Its location in an urban area may raise local air quality considerations. The relatively small capacity limits its overall environmental impact, but diesel plants are generally less efficient than combined-cycle gas turbines.
Frequently asked questions
BT LATAM - HORTOLANDIA is located in Hortolândia, Brazil, at coordinates -22.8967, -47.2036.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 2.17 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions for air quality, including limits on particulate matter, SOx, and NOx emissions. They may also require environmental licenses from state agencies.
As a small diesel plant, it provides localized power generation, supporting grid stability and meeting peak demand in the Hortolândia region.