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G2 Energy Hay Rd1.6 MW Waste

Waste

G2 Energy Hay Rd is a 1.6 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by G2 Energy LLC since 2013. Ranked #499 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 1.6 MW accounts for 0.02% 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 G2 Energy Hay Rd 100 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Delta Energy Center (943.5 MW, Gas) and Marsh Landing Generating Station (828 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 60 km from Sacramento.

Capacity
1.6 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
G2 Energy LLC
Location
38.3147°, -121.8336°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 38.314700, -121.833600
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.2 Kt
10 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
42.1 Kt
Over 13 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
704
cars per year
432
homes per year
147.2K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.

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