Whitby is a 50 MW gas power plant in Canada, operated by BC Hydro and commissioned in 1998. Ranked #92 of 99 gas plants in Canada, Whitby's 50 MW represents 0.17% of Canada's total gas capacity of 29,357 MW. The largest gas plant in Canada is Lennox Generating Station at 2,140 MW, making Whitby 42.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Darlington (3,740 MW, Nuclear) and Pickering Nuclear Generating Station (3,100 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Ontario, approximately 70 km east of Toronto.
28 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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