Overview
Condominio Edificio Faria Lima Financial Center is a 1.8 MW diesel power plant in São Paulo, Brazil. It provides backup or peak power to a commercial building complex.
Condominio Edificio Faria Lima Financial Center is a small-scale diesel power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil. With a capacity of 1.8 MW, it serves as a backup or peak-shaving facility for a commercial building complex in the financial district. The plant operates on oil (diesel) and is classified as a diesel power plant. In Brazil, such facilities are typically subject to national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions on air emissions. Diesel plants are often used for emergency power or to supplement the grid during peak demand. This facility plays a role in ensuring energy reliability for the Faria Lima Financial Center, a major business hub. Its small capacity and operational status indicate it is designed for localized support rather than base-load generation.
Environmental context
The plant uses diesel fuel, which produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in a densely populated urban area of São Paulo raises considerations for local air quality. The small capacity (1.8 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint compared to larger power stations.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates -23.582200, -46.673600, in the Faria Lima financial district.
It is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 1.8 MW, typically used for backup or peak power generation.
The plant has a capacity of 1.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil are regulated by CONAMA resolutions, which set limits on air pollutant emissions such as particulate matter, NOx, and SOx.
Small diesel plants like this one provide backup power during outages or peak demand, supporting grid reliability in commercial areas.