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Mosaic Co Bartow Facility81.9 MW Cogeneration

Cogeneration

Mosaic Co Bartow Facility is an 81.9 MW cogeneration power plant in the United States, operated by Mosaic Company since 1989. Ranked #3 of 34 cogeneration plants in the United States. Its 81.9 MW accounts for 7.86% of the United States' total cogeneration capacity of 1,042 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United States is Mosaic New Wales Operations at 136 MW, making this facility 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Manatee (2,951 MW, Oil), Hines Energy Complex (2,234 MW, Gas), and Polk (1,492.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Florida, approximately 80 km southwest of Orlando.

Capacity
81.9 MW
Commissioning Year
1989

37 years old

Owner
Mosaic Company
Location
27.9080°, -81.9185°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 27.908000, -81.918500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Cogeneration
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
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Understanding Cogeneration: A Dual Approach to Power Generation

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is a highly efficient power generation technology that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from the same energy source. This process maximizes energy efficiency by capturing and utilizing the heat that would otherwise be wasted in conventional power generation methods, where only electricity is produced. Cogeneration systems can utilize various fuels, including natural gas, biomass, coal, and even waste heat from industrial processes, making it a versatile solution for different applications.

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