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Green Cow Power3 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Jul 2026

Green Cow Power is a 3 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Green Cow Power LLC and commissioned in 2015. Ranked #103 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 3 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 Green Cow Power 57.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include University of Notre Dame (39.6 MW, Coal), Berrien Springs (7.2 MW, Hydro), and Prairie View I & II LFGTE (6.4 MW, Waste). The facility is located in Indiana, approximately 150 km east of Chicago.

Capacity
3 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Green Cow Power LLC
Location
41.5367°, -85.9272°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 7,208. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #32,056 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,066 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

11 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Green Cow Power LLC operates 1 plants totalling 3 MW

Regional density

45 plants within 100 km, 12,814 MW combined

Nearest plant: Earthmovers LFGTE (10.4 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 41.536700, -85.927200
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.9 Kt
17 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
43.2 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
854
cars per year
524
homes per year
178.6K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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