🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Arizona
Arizona operates 3 biomass power plants totaling 33 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 193.2k MWh.
Biomass plants burn wood, agricultural waste, or methane from landfills to generate steam and electricity. They are considered carbon-neutral over long timescales when fuel is sustainably sourced, but they produce particulate emissions similar to coal.
Plants3operating
Capacity33 MWnameplate
Generation193.2k MWhannual
All Arizona biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Biopower Plant | Snowflake | Navajo County | 27 MW | Novo Biopower Llc |
| Northwest Regional | Surprise | Maricopa County | 3 MW | Wm Renewable Energy Llc |
| Western Renewable Energy | Eagar | Apache County | 3 MW | Western Renewable Energy Llc |