Encina Water Pollution Control— 3.2 MW Biomass
Encina Water Pollution Control is a 3.2 MW biomass-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Encina Joint Powers Authority since 2008. Ranked #96 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 3.2 MW represents 0.06% 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 Encina 53.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (2254 MW, Nuclear), Encina Power Station (999.6 MW, Gas), and Carlsbad Energy Center (659 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 50 km north of San Diego.
18 years old
United States of America, North America
- 7,091. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #31,811 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,044 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
18 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Encina Joint Powers Authority operates 1 plants totalling 3 MW
134 plants within 100 km, 11,209 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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