Overview
Kyocera America Project is a 3.8 MW gas power plant in San Diego, California, operated by Kyocera International Inc. The facility supplies electricity to the local grid.
Kyocera America Project is a gas-fired power generation facility located in San Diego, California, United States. With a capacity of 3.8 MW, it is a small-scale plant within the US power generation sector, contributing to the region's energy mix. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and its National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). As a gas-fired facility, it benefits from lower emissions compared to coal plants, but still adheres to emission limits for pollutants such as NOx and SOx. This facility plays a role in supporting local energy reliability, particularly for industrial or commercial operations in the San Diego area. Its small capacity suggests it may serve as a distributed energy resource, enhancing grid resilience and reducing transmission losses.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil-fired plants. Located in an urban area of San Diego, its emissions are subject to local air quality regulations. The small capacity minimizes its overall environmental footprint, though proximity to populated areas necessitates careful monitoring of local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
Kyocera America Project is located in San Diego, California, United States, at coordinates 32.8197, -117.1405.
The facility has a capacity of 3.8 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale gas power plant.
The plant is owned by Kyocera International Inc., a subsidiary of Kyocera Corporation.
Gas power plants in the US must comply with the Clean Air Act (CAA), including NAAQS for pollutants like NOx and SOx, and may be subject to state-level emissions standards.
As a small distributed generation facility, it helps meet local electricity demand and supports grid reliability in the San Diego area.