Covanta Mendota is a 28 MW waste-to-energy power plant in the United States, operated by Covanta Mendota LP since 1989. Ranked #105 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 28 MW represents 0.29% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Covanta Mendota 5.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Panoche Energy Center (432 MW, Gas), RE Tranquillity (205.3 MW, Solar), and Great Valley Solar Portfolio Holdings LLC (202.5 MW, Solar). The facility is located in California, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city, which is Fresno.
37 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,561. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #17,220 worldwide by installed capacity
- #154 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
37 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Covanta Mendota LP operates 1 plants totalling 28 MW
132 plants within 100 km, 6,049 MW combined
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 Plant Database
United States of America — Energy Profile
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