Hwy 101 Landfill is a 2 MW biomass power plant in Canada, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #96 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, it accounts for 0.06% of the country's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass plant in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Hwy 101 Landfill 107.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Tufts Cove (500 MW, Gas), Burnside (132 MW, Oil), and Ellershouse Wind Farm (16.4 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Nova Scotia, approximately 80 km west of Halifax.
Canada, North America
- 1,147. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #33,917 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,169 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
42 plants within 100 km, 1,030 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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