Robert O. Pickard is a 2.4 MW biomass power plant in Canada. It ranks among the biomass facilities in the country and is operated by an unspecified entity. Ranked #95 of 117 biomass plants in Canada, this plant's capacity accounts for 0.08% of Canada's total biomass capacity of 3,102 MW. The largest biomass facility in Canada is Atikokan-G1 at 215 MW, making Robert O. Pickard 89.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Paugan (226 MW, Hydro), Centrale Paugan (213 MW, Hydro), and Chelsea (152 MW, Hydro). The plant is situated in the province of Ontario, approximately 80 km from Ottawa.
26 years old
Canada, North America
- 1,130. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #33,225 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,124 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
26 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Ontario Power Generation operates 45 plants totalling 24,463 MW
99 plants within 100 km, 7,332 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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