Univ of Calif Santa Cruz Cogeneration is a 4.4 MW gas-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Santa Cruz Cogeneration Assoc since 2014. Ranked #1666 of 1883 gas plants in the United States. Its 4.4 MW represents 0.0007% of the country's total gas capacity of 592,244 MW. The largest gas plant in the United States is the West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, making this facility 968 times smaller. Nearby plants include Dynegy Moss Landing Power Plant Hybrid (1398 MW, Gas), Metcalf Energy Center (635 MW, Gas), and Los Esteros Critical Energy Center (306.1 MW, Gas). The facility is located in California, approximately 120 km south of San Francisco.
12 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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