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MM Tulare Energy1.8 MW Waste

Waste

MM Tulare Energy is a 1.8 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by MM Tulare Energy LLC since 1998. Ranked #496 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 1.8 MW represents 0.02% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making MM Tulare Energy 89.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Pine Flat (165 MW, Hydro), Malaga Power LLC (121 MW, Gas), and Henrietta Solar Project (102 MW, Solar). The facility is located in California's Central Valley region, approximately 30 km from Fresno.

Capacity
1.8 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
MM Tulare Energy LLC
Location
36.3880°, -119.3940°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 36.388000, -119.394000
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.6 Kt
11 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
102.0 Kt
Over 28 years of operation
Past Retirement
2023
3 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
792
cars per year
486
homes per year
165.6K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Waste 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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