Overview
Center Shopping Uberlândia is a 2.18 MW diesel power plant located in Uberlândia, Brazil. It operates on oil and is currently operational, serving as a backup or peak-load facility.
Center Shopping Uberlândia is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Uberlândia, Brazil, with a capacity of 2.18 MW. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel and is classified under the diesel power plant type. It is currently operational, providing electricity generation for the local area. In Brazil, diesel power plants are typically used for emergency backup or peak-load support due to their quick start-up capabilities. The regulatory framework for such facilities includes national environmental standards set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente) and operational permits from state environmental agencies. While specific technical details for this plant are limited, diesel plants generally have lower capital costs but higher fuel and emissions costs compared to larger baseload plants. The plant's location in Uberlândia, a major city in Minas Gerais, suggests it may serve as a reliable power source for the shopping center or nearby commercial areas. Its small capacity indicates a role in local grid stability rather than bulk power supply. The use of oil as fuel implies potential environmental considerations, including CO2 and particulate emissions, which are regulated under Brazilian air quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. Its location in an urban area may raise concerns about local air quality impacts, particularly from NOx and particulate matter. Brazilian regulations, such as CONAMA Resolutions, set emission limits for diesel generators, and the plant likely operates under a state environmental license. The small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint, but cumulative impacts from multiple such units in the region could be significant.
Frequently asked questions
Center Shopping Uberlândia is located in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brazil, at coordinates -18.910000, -48.259400.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 2.18 MW.
The plant has a capacity of 2.18 megawatts (MW), which is typical for a small-scale diesel generator used for backup or peak-load support.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air quality, including emission limits for particulate matter, NOx, and SOx. They also require environmental licenses from state agencies.
Yes, the plant is listed as operational.