Miramar Energy Facility is a 106 MW gas-fired power plant located in California, United States, operated by San Diego Gas & Electric Co since its commissioning in 2007. The facility generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to the gas generation capacity in the region. It is the 920th largest gas plant in the United States. With 106 MW, it represents 0.02% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, this facility is approximately 1/40th the size. Natural gas is a significant component of the energy mix in the United States, providing about 40% of the country's electricity generation. The Miramar Energy Facility supports California's efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources while ensuring reliable power supply. The plant is located approximately 15 km north of downtown San Diego.
19 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileGas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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