Overview
GUIA DE ISORA GAS 1 is a 43.1 MW diesel power plant in Guía de Isora, Spain, operated by UNELCO. It provides power generation capacity to the Canary Islands grid.
GUIA DE ISORA GAS 1 is a diesel power plant located in Guía de Isora, on the island of Tenerife, Spain. With a capacity of 43.1 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the Spanish power generation sector, primarily serving the local grid of the Canary Islands. The plant is owned and operated by UNELCO, a major utility in the region. The plant operates using oil as its primary fuel, a common choice for island power systems where fuel flexibility and reliability are critical. Diesel plants of this scale typically employ internal combustion engines. The facility operates under Spain's national energy regulations, which align with European Union directives, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. As part of the Canary Islands' energy infrastructure, GUIA DE ISORA GAS 1 plays a key role in ensuring grid stability and meeting local electricity demand. The plant's location in a tourist-dependent region underscores its importance for both residential and commercial power supply. Its environmental footprint, typical for oil-fired generation, involves CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under EU emission standards.
Environmental context
The plant's use of oil as fuel results in emissions of carbon dioxide, sulfur oxides, and nitrogen oxides, contributing to local and regional air quality considerations. Located in Guía de Isora, a coastal municipality on Tenerife, the facility operates in an area with significant tourism and ecological value. The Canary Islands' insular grid requires reliable generation, but the plant's emissions are subject to EU Industrial Emissions Directive limits and national air quality standards. Proximity to populated areas and natural landscapes necessitates careful environmental management.
Frequently asked questions
GUIA DE ISORA GAS 1 is located in Guía de Isora, on the island of Tenerife, in the Canary Islands, Spain.
The plant has a capacity of 43.1 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale diesel power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by UNELCO, a major utility company in the Canary Islands.
The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, which is typical for diesel power plants in island grids.
As a Spanish facility, it operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and national air quality standards, including limits on SOx, NOx, and CO2 emissions.