Palmeira Electra is an 11.575 MW oil power plant in Cape Verde. Ranked #2 of 3 oil plants in Cape Verde. Its 11.575 MW represents 13.18% of Cape Verde's 88 MW total oil capacity. The largest oil plant in Cape Verde is Palmarejo at 66 MW, making Palmeira Electra 5.7 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the region of Cape Verde, approximately 30 km from the capital, Praia.
Cape Verde, Africa
Location
Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Oil
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Cape Verde- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source
Oil power generation involves the combustion of oil to produce electricity. The process typically begins with the extraction and refining of crude oil, which is then burned in a power plant to create steam. This steam drives turbines connected to generators, converting thermal energy into electrical energy. Oil power plants can vary in design, including steam turbine plants, gas turbine plants, and combined cycle plants, which utilize both gas and steam turbines to enhance efficiency. As of now, there are 2,416 oil power plants worldwide, distributed across 108 countries, with a total installed capacity of 286.9 gigawatts (GW).
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