Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 1 is a 62.3 MW waste power plant in the United States, operated by the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co. Ranked #39 of 541 waste plants in the United States, it represents 0.64% of the total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is the Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Palm Beach 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include West County Energy Center (4,263 MW, Gas), Martin (2,448.5 MW, Gas), and Riviera (1,295 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Florida, approximately 50 km from the city of West Palm Beach.
37 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,699. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #12,173 worldwide by installed capacity
- #45 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
37 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co operates 2 plants totalling 158 MW
19 plants within 100 km, 16,376 MW combined
Location
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 America — Energy Profile
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