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Goodsprings Waste Heat Recovery7.5 MW Cogeneration

Cogeneration

Goodsprings Waste Heat Recovery is a 7.5 MW cogeneration plant in the United States, operated by Nevada Power Co and commissioned in 2010. Ranked #24 of 34 cogeneration plants in the United States. Its 7.5 MW represents 0.72% of the country's total cogeneration capacity of 1,042 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United States is Mosaic New Wales Operations at 136 MW, making Goodsprings Waste Heat Recovery 18.1 times smaller. Nearby plants include Edward W. Clark Generating Station (1375.6 MW, Gas) and Higgins Generating Station (688.4 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Nevada, approximately 50 km southwest of Las Vegas.

Capacity
7.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Nevada Power Co
Location
35.8094°, -115.4114°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 35.809400, -115.411400
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Cogeneration
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
Understanding Cogeneration: A Dual Approach to Power Generation

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is a highly efficient power generation technology that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from the same energy source. This process maximizes energy efficiency by capturing and utilizing the heat that would otherwise be wasted in conventional power generation methods, where only electricity is produced. Cogeneration systems can utilize various fuels, including natural gas, biomass, coal, and even waste heat from industrial processes, making it a versatile solution for different applications.

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