World Power PlantsWorld Power Plants

Stephentown Spindle20 MW Storage

Storage

Stephentown Spindle is a storage power plant located in the United States of America. It has an installed capacity of 20 MW generated from storage energy. The plant was commissioned in 2011. It is operated by Convergent Energy and Power LP.

Capacity
20 MW
Commissioning Year
2011

15 years old

Owner
Convergent Energy and Power LP
Location
42.5565°, -73.3775°

United States of America, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 42.556500, -73.377500
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint

Zero Direct Emissions

Stephentown Spindle is a storage power plant producing approximately 35 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Storage
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

United States of AmericaEnergy Profile

10,047
Total Stations
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

An Overview of Storage Power Generation as a Renewable Energy Source

Storage power generation, often referred to as energy storage, is an innovative technology that plays a crucial role in the modern energy landscape. It involves the conversion of electrical energy into a storable form, which can later be converted back into electricity when needed. This technology primarily utilises various mechanical, chemical, or thermal processes to store energy, with the most common methods being pumped hydro storage, battery systems, and compressed air energy storage. Currently, there are 135 storage power plants operating worldwide across two countries, with a total installed capacity of 1.7 gigawatts (GW). The United Kingdom and the United States lead this sector, with 31 plants and a capacity of 0.9 GW, and 104 plants with a capacity of 0.8 GW, respectively.

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power station data accurate and up-to-date.