1241st largest plant in California · 9578th nationally
Tulare Biomat Fuel Cell is a biomass power plant in California with a nameplate capacity of 2.8 MW. It generates roughly 12.5k MWh per year — enough to power about 1,185 average U.S. homes.
Its capacity factor of 51% puts it in the middle range — running steadily but not full-time.
| Plant Name | Tulare Biomat Fuel Cell |
|---|---|
| Operator | Central Ca Fuel Cell 2, Llc |
| City | Tulare |
| County | Tulare County |
| State | California |
| ZIP | 93274 |
| Coordinates | 36.18714, -119.37510 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MM27 | Other Natural Gas | Natural Gas | 2.8 MW | Operating | 2019 |
| NERC Region | WECC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | California Independent System Operator |
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.