Overview
CONDOMINIO EDIFICIO SHOPPING PATIO MACEIO is a 2.6 MW diesel power plant in Maceio, Brazil. It provides backup or peak power to a shopping center.
CONDOMINIO EDIFICIO SHOPPING PATIO MACEIO is a small-scale diesel power plant located in Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil. With a capacity of 2.6 MW, it falls into the small-scale category for power generation, typically used for emergency backup or peak shaving at commercial facilities. The plant is operational and serves the Condominio Edificio Shopping Patio Maceio. Diesel power plants in Brazil operate under national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions. Diesel plants generally have higher CO2 and particulate emissions compared to natural gas. The plant's small size limits its overall environmental footprint, but its urban location may require adherence to local noise and air quality standards. The plant plays a role in ensuring reliable power supply for the shopping center, particularly during grid outages or peak demand periods. Its location in Maceio, a coastal city, means it supports local economic activity and commercial operations. The use of oil as fuel reflects a trade-off between reliability and environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in higher CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its location in an urban area may expose nearby populations to local air pollutants. However, the small capacity (2.6 MW) limits overall emissions. Brazil's regulatory framework, including CONAMA resolutions, sets emission limits for diesel generators, and the plant likely complies with applicable standards.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maceio, Alagoas, Brazil, at coordinates -9.5546, -35.7366.
The plant has a capacity of 2.6 MW, making it a small-scale diesel power plant.
The plant uses oil (diesel) as its primary fuel.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions, which set limits on air pollutant emissions such as particulate matter, NOx, and SOx.
Small diesel plants like this one often provide backup power or peak shaving for commercial or industrial facilities, ensuring reliable electricity supply during grid outages or high demand.