Hometown Bio Energy LLC— 8 MW Biomass
Hometown Bio Energy LLC is an 8 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Hometown Bio Energy LLC and commissioned in 2014. Ranked #76 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 8 MW represents 0.15% 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 Hometown Bio Energy 21.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Mankato Energy Center (719 MW, Gas), Minnesota River (49 MW, Gas), and Shakopee Energy Park (46.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Blue Earth County, approximately 90 km southwest of Minneapolis.
12 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,154. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #25,781 worldwide by installed capacity
- #788 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Hometown Bio Energy LLC operates 1 plants totalling 8 MW
203 plants within 100 km, 8,666 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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