Metro Methane Recovery Facility is an 11.2 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by WM Renewable Energy LLC and commissioned in 2004. Ranked #203 of 541 waste plants in the United States. This plant's 11.2 MW represents 0.11% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Metro Methane Recovery Facility 14.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Greater Des Moines (576.3 MW, Gas), Pleasant Hill (179.8 MW, Gas), and Mid American Energy Sycamore Combustion Turbines (157.6 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Iowa, approximately 8 km northeast of Des Moines.
22 years old
United States of America, North America
- 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 ProfileWaste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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