Overview
KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell is a 1.6 MW gas-fired power plant located in the United States, owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC. It operates as a fuel cell facility contributing to local grid stability.
KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell is a small-scale gas power plant with a capacity of 1.6 MW, located in the 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 broader gas power generation sector. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Air Act, which sets emissions standards for criteria pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Given its small capacity and fuel cell technology, the facility likely benefits from lower emissions compared to conventional combustion-based gas plants. Fuel cells convert chemical energy directly into electricity with high efficiency and reduced environmental impact. Despite its modest size, the plant plays a role in local power generation, potentially serving as a distributed energy resource. Its location in an urban area (near Los Angeles) underscores the importance of clean, efficient generation in densely populated regions. The facility's operational status indicates ongoing contribution to the grid, supporting energy reliability and potentially reducing transmission losses.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel cell technology produces electricity with lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to traditional gas combustion turbines. Its small capacity (1.6 MW) limits overall environmental footprint. Located in a populated area near Los Angeles, the facility's clean operation helps mitigate local air quality impacts. The plant's age and specific technology are not detailed, but fuel cells generally offer high efficiency and low emissions.
Frequently asked questions
KSR053 Cantara Fuel Cell is located in the United States, with coordinates approximately 33.7902° N, -118.2943° W, near the Los Angeles area.
It is a gas power plant that uses fuel cell technology to generate electricity, with a capacity of 1.6 MW.
The plant is owned by 2016 ESA Project Company LLC.
As a U.S. facility, it must comply with the Clean Air Act, including emissions standards for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. Fuel cell technology typically results in lower emissions than conventional combustion.
With 1.6 MW, it is a small-scale facility, much smaller than typical utility-scale gas plants which often exceed 100 MW. It likely serves as a distributed energy resource.