Overview
Itaú Centro Empresarial Torre E6 is a 10 MW diesel power plant in São Paulo, Brazil. It provides backup or peak power to a commercial complex.
Itaú Centro Empresarial Torre E6 is a diesel power plant located in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 10 MW. The facility is operational and serves the energy needs of the Itaú Centro Empresarial complex, a major commercial hub. As a diesel plant, it is typically used for backup or peak shaving, ensuring reliable power supply to the site. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emissions standards for stationary sources. Diesel generators are subject to limits on particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur dioxide. The 10 MW capacity places it in the small-scale category for power generation, common for on-site industrial or commercial facilities. Located in the densely populated São Paulo metropolitan area, the plant's emissions are managed to comply with local air quality standards. Its role is to provide energy security for the business center, complementing the grid supply. The facility contributes to the operational resilience of the commercial complex.
Environmental context
The plant uses diesel fuel, which has a higher carbon footprint and emits more local pollutants like NOx and SOx compared to natural gas. Its location in São Paulo, a large urban area, means emissions are subject to strict air quality regulations. The 10 MW capacity is relatively small, limiting its overall environmental impact, but local effects may be significant during operation.
Frequently asked questions
Itaú Centro Empresarial Torre E6 is located in São Paulo, Brazil, at coordinates -23.646200, -46.638600.
It is a diesel power plant with a capacity of 10 MW, typically used for backup or peak power generation.
The plant has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW).
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emissions standards set by CONAMA, including limits on particulate matter, NOx, and SOx. Local air quality regulations also apply.
Small diesel plants like this one provide backup power and peak shaving, enhancing grid reliability for commercial and industrial facilities.