West Windsor is a 122.8 MW gas-fired power plant located in Canada, operated by West Windsor Power. The plant generates electricity using natural gas, contributing to Canada's overall energy production. It is the 52nd largest gas plant in Canada. With 122.8 MW, it represents 0.42% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. Canada has 99 gas plants with a combined capacity of 29,357 MW. Compared to the country's largest gas plant, Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, this facility is approximately 1/17th the size. Natural gas is a significant component of Canada's energy mix, providing about 35% of the country's electricity generation. The West Windsor plant helps meet regional energy demands in Ontario, where natural gas plays a vital role in balancing intermittent renewable sources. The facility is located approximately 50 km south of Windsor in Southwestern Ontario.
25 years old
Canada, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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