Kapstone is a 99.2 MW waste and coal power plant in the United States, operated by WestRock North Charleston and commissioned in 1999. Ranked #10 of 541 waste plants in the United States, Kapstone's 99.2 MW represents 1.02% of the total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making this facility 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Williams (713.5 MW, Coal), Hagood (177.3 MW, Gas), and Jefferies (145.2 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in South Carolina, approximately 30 km northwest of Charleston.
27 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,192. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #10,391 worldwide by installed capacity
- #10 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
27 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
WestRock North Charleston operates 1 plants totalling 99 MW
20 plants within 100 km, 5,141 MW combined
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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