The Pio Pico Energy Center, located in the United States, is a gas-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 395.4 MW. Commissioned in 2016, this plant operates using natural gas, which serves as a cleaner fuel alternative to coal and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Situated at coordinates 32.5739, -116.9178, the Pio Pico Energy Center is strategically placed to support the energy demands of the local grid in California. The facility's advanced gas turbine technology allows for efficient and flexible energy generation, making it a crucial asset during peak demand periods. As California continues to transition towards renewable energy sources, the Pio Pico Energy Center plays an important role in providing reliable backup power, ensuring stability in the energy supply. The plant aligns with California's aggressive energy policy goals aimed at increasing the share of renewables while maintaining grid reliability, highlighting the importance of natural gas in the current energy mix.
10 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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