Kishwaukee CHP Plant— 3 MW Biomass
Kishwaukee CHP Plant is a 3 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by Rock River Water Reclamation District since 2010. Ranked #103 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 3 MW accounts for 0.06% of the country's total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making this facility 57.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Byron Generating Station (2449.8 MW, Nuclear), Byron Nuclear Generating Station (2449.8 MW, Nuclear), and Lee Energy Facility (692 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Illinois, approximately 30 km southwest of Rockford.
16 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Rock River Water Reclamation District operates 1 plants totalling 3 MW
71 plants within 100 km, 12,544 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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