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Juiz de Fora
This CTR Juiz de Fora landfill is located in Juiz de Fora city, Minas Gerais state, Brazil and generates electricity through landfill gas from the decomposition of solid waste.
Sector
Sanitary Landfill
100000
Standards
Description
The CTR Juiz de Fora landfill aims to capture, burn and generate electricity (installed capacity of 4.26 MW) through the use of landfill gas, in addition to contributing to reducing the effects of climate change, the project reduces odors and adverse environmental impacts.
The Project is in the process of being registered with Cercarbono.
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.