Koda Biomass Plant — Plant Summary
- EIA Plant ID
- 57119
- Capacity
- 23.4 MW
- Primary Fuel
- AB
- Technology
- Other Waste Biomass
- Status
- Operating
- Location
- Scott, MN
- Operating Since
- 2009
- Generators
- 1
- Operator
- Koda Energy LLC
- Parent Company
- Rahr
- Annual Generation
- 51,259 MWh
- Capacity Factor
- 24.9%
- Balancing Authority
- Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
- ISO/RTO
- MISO
- NERC Region
- MRO
Koda Biomass Plant
OperatingAg. Byproduct
Ranked #1 of 1 Ag. Byproduct plants in MN#4 of 11 nationally
23.4 MW Ag. Byproduct operating in Scott, MN — Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
EIAWD
23.4 MW
Nameplate Capacity
1
Generators
unit
Other Waste Biomass
Technology
2009
Operating Since
Location
Coordinates
44.7955, -93.5390
County
Scott, MN
Nearby Plants
- Minnesota RiverNatural Gas49 MW · 3.4 km
- Shakopee Energy ParkNatural Gas46.5 MW · 4.8 km
- Shakopee Met Council WTPSolar1.3 MW · 8.1 km
Ownership & Operator
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Koda Energy LLC | Koda Energy | — |
| Owner(s) | Koda Energy LLC | Rahr | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Ownership Chain
About
The Koda Biomass Plant is a 23.4 MW biomass-fueled power plant located in Scott County, Minnesota. It began operating in 2009 and has one generator. The plant's primary fuel source is agricultural biomass (AB), and it utilizes "Other Waste Biomass" technology. Koda Energy LLC operates the facility, while Rahr is the parent company. The plant is the largest of its kind in Minnesota and ranks fourth nationally among biomass power plants.
The Koda Biomass Plant operates within the Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) balancing authority. In its most recent year of operation, the plant generated 51,259 MWh of electricity, achieving a capacity factor of 24.9%. The plant is located within the MRO (Midwest Reliability Organization) NERC region.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
Engineering & Generators
Grid Context
NERC Region
MRO
Balancing Authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
Grid Voltage
69 kV
Regulatory Status
NR
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP CHP
Generation
4.6K MWh
Latest Month
51.3K MWh
Annual Generation
24.9%
Capacity Factor
Jan 2022 – Dec 2024
Financial Data
No financial data available for this plant.
Pricing & Market Data
HIGH confidenceMarket Position
ISO/RTO Market
MISO
LMP Node
MISO
Pricing Hub
MINN.HUB
Node Source
EIA-860 direct report
News & Articles (10)Beta
General
Minnesota omnibus energy bill includes biomass provisions
Legislation pending in Minnesota aims to classify certain types of woody biomass as carbon free. It would also provide grant funding to a...
Biomass Magazine·11 months ago
General
Minnesota omnibus energy bill includes biomass provisions
Legislation pending in Minnesota aims to classify certain types of woody biomass as carbon free. It would also provide grant funding to a...
Biomass Magazine·11 months ago
General
Minnesota omnibus energy bill includes biomass provisions
Legislation pending in Minnesota aims to classify certain types of woody biomass as carbon free. It would also provide grant funding to a...
Biomass Magazine·11 months ago
General
Minnesota omnibus energy bill includes biomass provisions
Legislation pending in Minnesota aims to classify certain types of woody biomass as carbon free. It would also provide grant funding to a...
Biomass Magazine·11 months ago
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