Mexico and its new biomass power plant

It was inaugurated in Veracruz, Mexico new biomass power cogeneration plant. President Calderón was present at this event, which shows the importance given to this type of company.

With the start-up of this plant it will be possible to save more than 3,6 million tons of carbon dioxide annually. This figure is equivalent to taking approximately 70.000 cars off the road.

This biomass power plant It was awarded national recognition with the award for innovation for the technology it uses, its raw material is cane bagasse to work.

The biomass energy generated by this plant It will be competitive since 14 cents kw / hour will be paid less than conventional.

Cogeneration is one of the Energy sources What else is interested in exploiting Mexico. Therefore, there is an important state support that is reflected in the existence of between 30 or 40 similar projects.

Mexico is making efforts to produce cleaner energy and stop depending on fossil fuels and thus reduce pollution levels.

Private investment in energy matters in addition to generating jobs that help boost local economies, which is why it is very positive that this type of undertaking is carried out.

Mexico like the rest of the countries of South America They have ample possibilities to exploit renewable energies but their development is still incipient. Just a few years ago, the implementation of Clean technologies for electricity production and energy.

Biomass energy may be a relevant alternative in terms of fuels and form of energy production.

That is why it is important to continue growing and developing the industry of renewable energy in underdeveloped countries as it will help them improve their social and economic situation in the medium and long term. In addition to considerably reducing the environmental pollution.

SOURCE: CNN expansion