Overview
Shopping Paralela is a 1.53 MW diesel power plant in Salvador, Brazil. It operates on oil fuel and serves the local commercial area.
Shopping Paralela is a diesel power plant located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. With a capacity of 1.53 MW, it is a small-scale facility designed to provide backup or peak power generation for the Shopping Paralela complex. The plant operates on oil fuel, a common choice for smaller emergency or standby generators in commercial settings. As a diesel-fired plant, Shopping Paralela operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides. The plant's small capacity and intermittent operation likely reduce its overall environmental footprint compared to larger baseload facilities. Diesel plants are typically used for short-duration power needs, such as during grid outages or peak demand periods. The facility plays a role in ensuring energy reliability for the shopping center, supporting continuous operations and customer comfort. Its location in an urban area of Salvador means it must comply with local noise and air quality standards. The plant's operational status indicates it is actively maintained and ready to supply power when needed.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil fuel results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, though its small capacity limits overall impact. Located in an urban area of Salvador, it operates under Brazilian air quality regulations. The facility's intermittent use reduces its contribution to local pollution compared to continuous-operation plants.
Frequently asked questions
Shopping Paralela is located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, at coordinates -12.9327, -38.3855.
Shopping Paralela uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel power plants.
The plant has a capacity of 1.53 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Brazil must comply with national emission standards for pollutants such as particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, and sulfur oxides, enforced by environmental agencies like IBAMA.
As a standby or peak power plant, Shopping Paralela provides backup electricity to the shopping center, ensuring continuous operations during grid outages or high demand periods.