599th largest plant in California · 4560th nationally
Mesquite Lake Energy Park Plant 2 is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 21.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Mesquite Lake Energy Park Plant 2 |
|---|---|
| Operator | Mesquite Lake Energy Park |
| City | Imperial |
| County | Imperial County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 92251 |
| Coordinates | 32.90383, -115.51195 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L313 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 21.0 MW | Out of Service | 1987 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Imperial Irrigation District |
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.