The Domtar Paper Co LLC Plymouth NC is a key infrastructure asset in United States of America's power generation grid, located on the continent of North America. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 121.5 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing waste energy resources to generate bulk electricity. To ensure flexibility and reliability, the station is also configured to utilize oil as an auxiliary or secondary fuel source. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Domtar Paper Company LLC, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1975, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within United States of America, Domtar Paper Co LLC Plymouth NC occupies the #5 position among all operational waste power plants. Its 121.5 MW capacity represents a 1.24% share of United States of America's total installed waste generating capacity, which currently stands at 9,769 MW. The largest operational waste installation in United States of America is the Covington Facility with an output of 161 MW, making the Domtar Paper Co LLC Plymouth NC approximately 1.3 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0088% of United States of America's aggregate generation capacity of 1,386,385 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of waste power plants (modeled at 30% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 319,302 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in United States of America consumes 11 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 29,027 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 35.8628° latitude and -76.7831° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include Desert Wind Farm LLC (wind, 208 MW), Wilkinson Solar LLC (solar, 80.6 MW), Aulander Holloman Solar LLC (solar, 80 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of United States of America.
51 years old
United States of America, North America
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Station Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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Waste Power Generation: Harnessing Refuse for Renewable Energy
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative method of converting municipal solid waste into electricity or heat. This process typically involves the combustion of waste materials in a controlled environment, where energy is released and captured to produce power. Currently, there are 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads with 541 plants generating approximately 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other nations like Spain and Belgium contribute smaller capacities, with 15 and 8 plants respectively.
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