Overview
Equinix Douglas St. Fuel Cell is a 1.5 MW gas power plant located in California, United States. It is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC and is currently operational.
Equinix Douglas St. Fuel Cell is a small-scale gas power plant with a capacity of 1.5 MW, located in California, United States. The facility is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC and is currently operational. As a fuel cell installation, it represents a niche technology within the broader gas power generation sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the Acid Rain Program. Given its small capacity and fuel cell technology, the facility likely has lower emissions compared to traditional combustion-based gas plants. This facility contributes to local power generation in the Los Angeles area, supporting grid reliability and potentially providing backup power. Its small scale and advanced technology align with trends toward distributed generation and cleaner energy solutions in California.
Environmental context
The plant's location in an urban area of California subjects it to stringent state and federal air quality regulations. Fuel cell technology produces electricity with lower emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx compared to conventional gas combustion. The small capacity (1.5 MW) minimizes its overall environmental footprint, though local air quality impacts remain a consideration.
Frequently asked questions
Equinix Douglas St. Fuel Cell is located in California, United States, at coordinates 33.921200, -118.384500.
The plant has a capacity of 1.5 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power facility.
The plant is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and CSAPR. State-level regulations may also apply.
The plant uses fuel cell technology, which generates electricity through an electrochemical process, resulting in lower emissions than traditional gas combustion.