Overview
Condomínio Shopping Center Lapa is a 1.92 MW diesel power plant located in Salvador, Brazil. It operates on oil and serves the local shopping center.
Condomínio Shopping Center Lapa is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. With a capacity of 1.92 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation, typical for backup or distributed generation facilities serving commercial complexes. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for diesel generators in Brazil. While specific technical details are limited, diesel plants of this size often use reciprocating engines. In Brazil, power generation is regulated by ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) and environmental standards are set by CONAMA (Conselho Nacional do Meio Ambiente). This facility provides localized power supply to the Condomínio Shopping Center Lapa, ensuring energy reliability for the commercial establishment. Its small capacity and urban location highlight its role in distributed generation, reducing transmission losses and supporting grid stability in the Salvador area.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, typical for diesel generators. Located in an urban area of Salvador, emissions may affect local air quality. However, its small capacity (1.92 MW) limits overall environmental impact compared to larger fossil fuel plants. Brazilian regulations require licensing and emission controls for such facilities.
Frequently asked questions
Condomínio Shopping Center Lapa is located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, at coordinates -12.967, -38.5015.
The plant has a capacity of 1.92 MW, making it a small-scale diesel power plant.
The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel generators.
Diesel power plants in Brazil are regulated by ANEEL for electricity generation and by CONAMA for environmental standards, including emission limits and licensing requirements.
Small diesel plants provide backup or distributed generation, ensuring reliable power for commercial facilities and reducing transmission losses in urban areas.