417th largest plant in Minnesota · 11524th nationally
Smmpa Methane Energy Facility is a biomass power plant in Minnesota with a nameplate capacity of 1.6 MW. It generates roughly 1.3k MWh per year — enough to power about 126 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 10% reflects intermittent or peaking operation.
| Plant Name | Smmpa Methane Energy Facility |
|---|---|
| Operator | Southern Minnesota Mun P Agny |
| City | Mora |
| County | Kanabec County |
| State | Minnesota |
| ZIP | 55051 |
| Coordinates | 45.84778, -93.35417 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIT1 | Landfill Gas | Landfill Gas | 1.6 MW | Operating | 2012 |
| NERC Region | MRO |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc.. |
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.