Overview
JSR000 N Mathilda Fuel Cell is a 1.1 MW gas power plant located in Sunnyvale, California, United States. It is operated by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC and is currently operational.
JSR000 N Mathilda Fuel Cell is a small-scale gas power plant with a capacity of 1.1 MW, located in Sunnyvale, California, United States. The facility is owned and operated by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC and is currently in operational status. 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 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 has lower emissions compared to conventional gas turbines, aligning with modern environmental standards. This facility contributes to the local grid in the Silicon Valley region, providing a small but reliable source of electricity. Its fuel cell technology offers potential environmental benefits, including higher efficiency and reduced air pollutants, which is significant in a densely populated and environmentally conscious area.
Environmental context
The plant's small capacity and fuel cell technology result in a lower environmental footprint compared to larger gas power plants. Located in Sunnyvale, a densely populated area in California, the facility benefits from stringent state and federal emissions regulations. Fuel cells produce electricity through electrochemical reactions, resulting in minimal NOx, SOx, and particulate matter emissions, and lower CO2 output per unit of electricity compared to conventional combustion.
Frequently asked questions
JSR000 N Mathilda Fuel Cell is located in Sunnyvale, California, United States, at coordinates 37.412400, -122.024000.
The facility has a capacity of 1.1 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC.
As a US-based power plant, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including NAAQS, the Acid Rain Program, and state-level California emissions standards.
The plant uses fuel cell technology, which generates electricity through an electrochemical process, resulting in lower emissions than conventional gas combustion.