Somerset Plant— 107.1 MW Biomass
Somerset Plant is a 107.1 MW biomass power plant located in the United States, operated by Sappi Fine Paper North America-Somerset. Commissioned in 1984, it utilizes biomass and waste as fuel sources. This facility ranks 9th among 156 biomass plants in the United States. With a capacity of 107.1 MW, Somerset Plant accounts for approximately 2.06% of the country's total biomass capacity of 5,191 MW. The largest biomass plant in the country, Mansfield Mill, has a capacity of 172 MW, making Somerset Plant about 62.2% of its size. The U.S. has a total of 10,047 power plants, with a combined capacity of 1,386,385 MW. Biomass energy plays a significant role in the renewable energy sector in the United States, contributing to sustainability efforts. The use of biomass aligns with initiatives to reduce waste and promote cleaner energy sources. Somerset Plant is located in Maine, approximately 80 km northeast of Portland.
42 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,041. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,754 worldwide by installed capacity
- #60 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
42 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Sappi Fine Paper North America-Somerset operates 1 plants totalling 107 MW
65 plants within 100 km, 2,350 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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