Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 is a 96 MW waste-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach Co and commissioned in 2015. Ranked #13 of 541 waste plants in the United States. Its 96 MW represents 0.98% of the United States' total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The largest waste plant in the United States is Covington Facility at 161 MW, making Palm Beach Renewable Energy Facility 2 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include West County Energy Center (4263 MW, Gas) and Martin (2448.5 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Florida, approximately 70 km from Miami.
11 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,241. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #10,510 worldwide by installed capacity
- #13 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
11 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, 16,342 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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