Overview
Consórcio Condomínio Catarina Fashion Outlet is a 2.4 MW diesel power plant in Brazil. It provides backup or peak power generation for the shopping outlet complex.
Consórcio Condomínio Catarina Fashion Outlet is a diesel-fired power plant located in Brazil, with a capacity of 2.4 MW. The facility serves the Catarina Fashion Outlet, a shopping complex, and is classified as a small-scale power generation unit within the country's energy mix. Diesel power plants in Brazil typically operate under national environmental regulations, including CONAMA resolutions for air emissions. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which results in higher CO2 and pollutant emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewable sources. However, its small capacity limits its overall environmental footprint. This facility plays a role in ensuring reliable electricity supply for the outlet, particularly during grid outages or peak demand periods. Its operational status is active, contributing to local energy security. The plant's location near São Paulo state highlights its role in supporting commercial infrastructure in a densely populated region.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel fuel combustion produces CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in São Paulo state, a region with high population density and industrial activity, means emissions may affect nearby communities. The small capacity (2.4 MW) limits its overall environmental impact compared to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Brazil, near coordinates 23.4166° S, 47.1528° W, likely in São Paulo state, serving the Catarina Fashion Outlet.
It is a diesel power plant, using oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 2.4 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with CONAMA resolutions, such as Resolution 382/2006, which sets emission limits for air pollutants like NOx, SOx, and particulate matter.
Diesel combustion releases CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulates, which can affect air quality. However, the small capacity of this plant limits its overall environmental footprint.