Farmers Branch Renewable Energy Facility— 3.2 MW Waste
Farmers Branch Renewable Energy Facility is a 3.2 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC since 2011. Ranked #395 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 3.2 MW represents 0.03% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Farmers Branch 50.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Handley (1314.8 MW, Gas), Lake Hubbard (927.5 MW, Gas), and Mountain Creek (852.2 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Texas, approximately 20 km northwest of Dallas.
15 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
- #642 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
WM Renewable Energy LLC operates 59 plants totalling 324 MW
40 plants within 100 km, 12,857 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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