Overview
Condomínio Canoas Shopping Center is a 1.334 MW diesel power plant in Brazil. It operates on oil fuel and serves the local area.
Condomínio Canoas Shopping Center is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Brazil, with an operational capacity of 1.334 MW. The facility is classified under the Diesel Power Plant category and is currently operational, providing electricity generation for the local region. As a diesel-fired plant, it operates using oil as its primary fuel source. In Brazil, diesel power plants are often used for backup or peak-load generation due to their flexibility. The plant's capacity places it in the small-scale segment of the power generation sector, typical for facilities serving commercial or industrial complexes. The plant's environmental context involves emissions associated with diesel combustion, including CO2, SOx, and NOx. Its location near urban areas may necessitate compliance with Brazilian environmental regulations, such as CONAMA resolutions. The facility's role is likely to support grid stability or provide dedicated power to the shopping center.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel combustion produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its proximity to populated areas may require adherence to Brazilian emission standards. The small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
Condomínio Canoas Shopping Center is located in Brazil, near coordinates 29.914°S, 51.1745°W, likely in the state of Rio Grande do Sul.
It is a diesel power plant, using oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 1.334 MW, making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions on air emissions, including limits for particulate matter, SOx, and NOx.
Diesel combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Smaller plants like this have a relatively lower impact.