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Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell

The Tulare BioMAT Fuel Cell, located in Tulare, California, operates under the Western Electricity Coordinating Council. With a capacity of 2.8 MW, this fuel cell plant utilizes biomass as its fuel source. It is managed by FuelCell Energy, which also holds majority ownership of the facility. The plant operates in an unregulated environment and supplies power primarily to Southern California Edison Company, functioning within the California Independent System Operator’s power control area.

Tech Type:

Fuel Cell

Plant Operator:

FuelCell Energy

Regulatory Status:

Unregulated

Owner:

FuelCell Energy

NERC Region Code:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Power Control Area:

California Independent System Operator

Connected Utility:

Western Electricity Coordinating Council

Water Source:

Operating Capacity (MW):

2.8

Year First Unit in Service:

2019

Fuel Type:

Biomass

Co-fired/Fuel-switching Units?:

Energy Storage Duration (hours):

Energy Storage Capacity (MWh):

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