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CTR Três Rios
This landfill is located in Três Rios city, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil and generates electricity through landfill gas from the decomposition of solid waste.
Description
The project consists of installing a highly efficient landfill gas collection system and an electricity generation plant. This involves investments in a gas collection system, landfill cover, flaring equipment and a landfill gas electricity generation plant with an installed capacity of 2.11 MW. The project has a significant impact on the sustainable development of the region.
The Project is registered with the United Nations (UNFCCC) and it is under registration at Gold Standard.
Benefits (SDG)
7 – Renewable energy generation
8 - Promotion of sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all
13 – Greenhouse gas emission reductions
The project also allows integration with the local community, giving lectures and courses on issues related to basic sanitation, climate change and renewable energy.
The project contributes to generation of jobs and revenue for the municipality through the payment of taxes.