Overview
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell is a 2.4 MW gas power plant located in California, United States. It is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC and is currently operational.
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell is a small-scale gas power plant with a capacity of 2.4 MW, located in California, United States. The facility is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC and is currently operational. As a fuel cell plant, it represents a niche technology within the gas power generation sector, offering potential efficiency and emissions benefits. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its 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 benefits from streamlined permitting and lower emissions compared to larger combustion-based gas plants. As a fuel cell installation, EQX010 Great Oaks contributes to the diversification of gas power generation in California. Its small scale suggests a role in distributed generation or local grid support, potentially serving nearby commercial or residential areas. The plant's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the region's energy mix.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel cell technology typically produces lower emissions of CO2, SOx, and NOx compared to conventional gas combustion. Its small capacity (2.4 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Located in California, the facility operates under stringent state and federal air quality regulations, including the CAA NAAQS. Its small scale and cleaner technology reduce local air quality concerns.
Frequently asked questions
EQX010 Great Oaks Fuel Cell is located in California, United States, at coordinates 37.242100, -121.783100.
The plant has a capacity of 2.4 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 are regulated under the Clean Air Act (CAA), including programs like the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), the Acid Rain Program, and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR).
The plant uses fuel cell technology, which converts gas into electricity through an electrochemical process, typically resulting in lower emissions than conventional combustion.