PWD Northeast WPCP Biogas Cogen Plant— 5.6 MW Biomass
PWD Northeast WPCP Biogas Cogen Plant is a 5.6 MW biomass power plant in the United States, operated by the Philadelphia Water Department since 2014. Ranked #85 of 156 biomass plants in the United States. Its 5.6 MW represents 0.11% of the total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the United States is Mansfield Mill at 172 MW, making this facility 30.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Fairless Energy Center (1,338 MW, Gas), Hay Road (1,193 MW, Gas), and Eddystone Generating Station (861.6 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Philadelphia County, approximately 10 km northwest of downtown Philadelphia.
12 years old
United States of America, North America
- 5,670. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #27,893 worldwide by installed capacity
- #879 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
12 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Philadelphia Water Department operates 1 plants totalling 6 MW
339 plants within 100 km, 37,641 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- 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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