133rd largest plant in South Carolina · 8991st nationally
Anderson Regional Landfill is a biomass power plant in South Carolina with a nameplate capacity of 3.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Anderson Regional Landfill |
|---|---|
| Operator | South Carolina Public Service Authority |
| City | Belton |
| County | Anderson County |
| State | South Carolina |
| ZIP | 29627 |
| Coordinates | 34.57390, -82.46210 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A2 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.6 MW | Retired | 2008 |
| A3 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.6 MW | Retired | 2008 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Duke Energy Carolinas |
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.