Overview
Sociedade de Educação Tiradentes is a 2.8 MW diesel power plant in Brazil. It operates on oil fuel and is currently operational.
Sociedade de Educação Tiradentes is a diesel power plant located in Brazil, with coordinates approximately 10.99°S, 37.09°W. The facility has a capacity of 2.8 MW and uses oil as its primary fuel, placing it in the small-scale category for power generation. It is currently operational. The plant operates under Brazil's national environmental regulations, which include emission standards for air pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Diesel and oil-fired plants in Brazil are subject to licensing requirements by state environmental agencies, and older units may face stricter controls under the National Environmental Policy. The technology typically involves internal combustion engines, which have moderate efficiency compared to combined-cycle gas turbines. As a small-scale diesel plant, Sociedade de Educação Tiradentes likely serves local or backup power needs, possibly for an educational institution given its name. Its environmental impact is relatively limited due to its small capacity, but oil combustion contributes to CO2 emissions and local air quality concerns. The plant's role in the local grid may be for peak shaving or emergency supply.
Environmental context
The plant uses oil as fuel, which results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its small capacity limits overall emissions, but proximity to populated areas could affect local air quality. Brazil's regulatory framework includes emission limits for stationary sources, and the plant may need to comply with state-level air quality standards. The use of diesel engines also produces NOx and particulate matter, which are regulated under national environmental law.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Brazil at coordinates approximately 10.99°S, 37.09°W. It is in the northeastern region of the country.
It is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel. It has a capacity of 2.8 MW and is currently operational.
Brazil regulates diesel power plants through national environmental laws, including emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Plants must obtain environmental licenses from state agencies and comply with air quality standards.
Small diesel plants like this one produce CO2, NOx, and particulate matter. While their overall emissions are lower than larger plants, they can still affect local air quality, especially if located near populated areas.
Such plants often serve as backup or peaking power sources, or provide electricity to isolated communities or facilities like educational institutions. They can also support grid stability during high demand.