Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Fac— 2.8 MW Biomass
Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility is a 2.8 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Des Moines Metro WRF since 2015. Ranked #108 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 2.8 MW represents 0.05% 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 this facility 61.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Greater Des Moines (576.3 MW, Gas), Pleasant Hill (179.8 MW, Gas), and Mid American Energy Sycamore Combustion Turbines (157.6 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 8 km southeast of Des Moines.
11 years old
United States of America, North America
- 7,494. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #32,657 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,102 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Des Moines Metro WRF operates 1 plants totalling 3 MW
74 plants within 100 km, 6,798 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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