Hernando is a 1.6 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Hernando Energy since 2010. Ranked #499 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 1.6 MW represents 0.02% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,769 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Hernando 100 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Crystal River (3449 MW, Gas), Crystal River 3 Nuclear Power Plant (860 MW, Nuclear), and Shady Hills Generating Station (541.2 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Hernando County, approximately 70 km north of Tampa.
16 years old
United States of America, North America
- 8,705. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #35,483 worldwide by installed capacity
- #913 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
16 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Hernando Energy operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW
34 plants within 100 km, 13,822 MW combined
Nearest plant: Pasco Cnty Solid Waste Resource Recovery (34.2 km)
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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