Akron WRF— 1.8 MW Biomass
Akron WRF is a 1.8 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by the City of Akron since 2014. Ranked #124 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 1.8 MW accounts for 0.03% of the United States' total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making Akron WRF 95.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Orrville (84.5 MW, Coal) and Arcelormittal Cleveland Inc (67 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Ohio, approximately 60 km south of Cleveland.
12 years old
United States of America, North America
- 8,628. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #35,235 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,232 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
City of Akron operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW
52 plants within 100 km, 10,501 MW combined
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
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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