Valdosta is a biomass power plant in Georgia.
| Plant Name | Valdosta |
|---|---|
| Operator | Archer Daniels Midland Co |
| City | Valdosta |
| County | Lowndes County |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP | 31601 |
| Coordinates | 30.80000, -83.20000 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEN1 | Wood/Wood Waste Biomass | Wood/Wood Waste | 2.5 MW | Retired | 1985 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
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.