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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.

Capacity
122.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
West Windsor Power
Location
42.2807°, -83.0876°

Canada, North America

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

25 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

West Windsor Power operates 1 plants totalling 123 MW

Regional density

107 plants within 100 km, 28,238 MW combined

Nearest plant: Brighton Beach LP Power Station (0.6 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 42.280700, -83.087600
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
237.2 Kt
484 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.93 Mt
Over 25 years of operation
Closing Soon
2031
5 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.6K
cars per year
31.6K
homes per year
10.8M
trees to offset

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

CanadaEnergy Profile

1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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