Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant— 154 MW Natural Gas
Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant is a 154 MW gas-fired power plant located in Santa Clara, California, United States, operated by the City of Santa Clara since its commissioning in 2005. It is the 813th largest gas plant in the United States. With 154 MW, it represents 0.03% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 0.04 times its size. Natural gas is a significant component of California's energy mix, contributing to about 50% of the state's electricity generation. The Donald Von Raesfeld Power Plant plays a role in supporting local energy needs while also aligning with California's environmental goals. It is situated approximately 40 km northwest of San Jose in the San Francisco Bay Area.
21 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,688. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #8,304 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,885 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
21 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
City of Santa Clara - (CA) operates 6 plants totalling 260 MW
185 plants within 100 km, 13,611 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- 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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