197th largest plant in North Carolina · 6934th nationally
Orbit Energy Charlotte is a biomass power plant in North Carolina with a nameplate capacity of 5.2 MW.
| Plant Name | Orbit Energy Charlotte |
|---|---|
| Operator | Anaergia |
| City | Charlotte |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| State | North Carolina |
| ZIP | 28206 |
| Coordinates | 35.26250, -80.81167 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other Waste Biomass | Other Biomass Gas | 5.2 MW | Operating | 2016 |
| 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.