Overview
Generadora Progreso is a 22 MW diesel power plant in Guatemala, operating on oil fuel. It contributes to the country's power generation capacity.
Generadora Progreso is a diesel power plant located in Guatemala, with a capacity of 22 megawatts. The plant operates on oil as its primary fuel and is currently in operational status, supporting the national grid. As a diesel-fired facility, Generadora Progreso operates under Guatemala's national environmental regulations, which align with broader Central American standards for emissions and efficiency. Diesel plants of this scale are common in the region, providing flexible generation to meet peak demand or supplement renewable sources. The plant's location near populated areas may influence local air quality considerations. Its role in the grid is to provide reliable power, particularly during periods of high demand or when hydroelectric generation is reduced due to seasonal variations.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel fuel combustion produces CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its proximity to populated areas may increase exposure to pollutants. The 22 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for power generation, with typical emissions control technologies expected under Guatemalan regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Generadora Progreso is located in Guatemala, with coordinates approximately 14.82° N, -90.289° W.
Generadora Progreso is a diesel power plant that uses oil as its primary fuel to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 22 megawatts, making it a small-to-medium scale power generation facility.
Diesel power plants in Guatemala must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as regulations on fuel quality and waste management.
As a diesel plant, Generadora Progreso provides flexible generation capacity that can be dispatched to meet peak demand or compensate for variability in renewable sources like hydroelectric power.