🌿 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
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. |