Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy is a 32.1 MW waste-to-energy plant in the United States, operated by Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy L P since 1992. Ranked #96 of 541 waste plants in the United States, it accounts for 0.33% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Covanta Plymouth 5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Limerick Generating Station (2,277 MW, Nuclear) and Hay Road (1,193 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Pennsylvania, approximately 40 km northwest of Philadelphia.
34 years old
United States of America, North America
- 3,412. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #16,173 worldwide by installed capacity
- #133 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
34 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Covanta Plymouth Renewable Energy L P operates 1 plants totalling 32 MW
323 plants within 100 km, 46,445 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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