🌿 Biomass Power Plants in Delaware
Delaware operates 3 biomass power plants totaling 14 MW of nameplate capacity. Annual generation: 66.3k 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
Capacity14 MWnameplate
Generation66.3k MWhannual
Where biomass plants sit in Delaware
All Delaware biomass plants
| Plant | City | County | Capacity | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ameresco Delaware South | Georgetown | Sussex County | 5 MW | Ameresco Delaware South |
| Ameresco Delaware Central | Sandtown | Kent County | 5 MW | Ameresco Delaware Central |
| Croda Atlas Point Chp | New Castle | New Castle County | 4 MW | Croda Inc. |