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Biomass Power Plant in Penrose, N.C.

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Source: Appalachian Voices

Project
Planned

A proposed biomass project in Penrose, N.C., aims to generate power using garbage and wood chips. The project has faced local opposition due to concerns about health problems and pollution, despite claims from the backers that it would not require burning material.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass
Location
Penrose, North Carolina, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Appalachian Voices

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The project “Biomass Power Plant in Penrose, N.C.” is an infrastructure initiative in the Power Generation (CCGT) sector, located in Penrose, North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Appalachian Voices.

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2026-07-22

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A proposed biomass project in Penrose, N.C., aims to generate power using garbage and wood chips. The project has faced local opposition due to concerns about health problems and pollution, despite claims from the backers that it would not require burning material.

Original sector

Energy

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Location

Country

United States of America (USA)

State

North Carolina

City

Penrose

Source

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Appalachian Voices

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Sector

Power Generation (CCGT), Biomass

Article published date

2025-03-20

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