Overview
Alliant SBD 9301 Prairie Farms is a 3.5 MW diesel power plant in the United States, operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. It provides backup or peaking power generation capacity.
Alliant SBD 9301 Prairie Farms is a diesel power plant located in the United States, with coordinates 42.53°N, 90.6847°W. The facility has a capacity of 3.5 MW and is currently operational. It is owned and operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc. The plant uses oil as its primary fuel, typical for diesel-fired reciprocating engines used in peaking or emergency power applications. In the United States, such facilities are subject to the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary internal combustion engines and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). The relatively small capacity suggests it serves a local or backup role rather than baseload generation. As a diesel plant, its environmental footprint includes emissions of NOx, SOx, and particulate matter, though its small scale and intermittent operation limit overall impact. The facility contributes to grid reliability by providing rapid-start capacity during peak demand or emergencies, supporting the broader power generation network in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's diesel fuel use results in higher CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas, as well as NOx and SOx emissions. Its location in a rural area (based on coordinates) may reduce direct population exposure, but local air quality impacts remain a consideration. The small capacity (3.5 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint relative to larger fossil fuel plants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the United States at coordinates 42.53°N, 90.6847°W, likely in a rural area based on the coordinates.
It is a diesel power plant, using oil as its primary fuel, with a capacity of 3.5 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by Industrial Energy Applications Inc.
Diesel power plants in the US are regulated under the Clean Air Act, including New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary internal combustion engines and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP).
Small diesel plants often serve as peaking or emergency backup power sources, providing rapid-start capacity during high demand or grid outages.