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
- 257. largest of 1,334 plants in Canada
- #9,178 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,083 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.06% of the installed capacity of Canada
25 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
West Windsor Power operates 1 plants totalling 123 MW
107 plants within 100 km, 28,238 MW combined
Source: Natural Resources Canada
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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