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Uberlândia Landfills I and II

This landfill is located in Uberlândia city, Minas Gerais state, Brazil and generates electricity through landfill gas from the decomposition of solid waste.

Sector

Sanitary Landfill

160000

Annual Generation of Credits

Label

SDG

    ** Sustainable Development Goals

    Standards

      Description

      The objective of project is to collect the landfill gas produced at the Uberlândia landfill and use it to generate electricity. It currently has a total installed capacity of 4.2 MW, consisting of 3 motors of 1.4 MW each. The annual estimate of electricity generation of 35,600 MWh/year. The landfill is made up of two adjacent solid waste disposal sites (SWDS), called landfill I and II.

      The Project is registered under United Nations (UNFCCC) and Gold Standard (GS).

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      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.

      Location

      Where are we

      • Alphaville

      • São Paulo - SP

      • CEP: 06.541-038

      Contacts

      • +55 (11) 2614-9383

      • +55 (11) 3549-4369

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