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Steven's Croft50 MW Cogeneration

Cogeneration

Steven's Croft is a 50 MW cogeneration power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by E.ON. Ranked #5 of 7 cogeneration plants in the United Kingdom. Its 50 MW represents 1.66% of the country's total cogeneration capacity of 3,006 MW. The largest cogeneration plant in the United Kingdom is Grain CHP at 1,404 MW, making Steven's Croft 28.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Clyde Wind Farm (350 MW, Wind), Robin Rigg Wind Farm (174 MW, Wind), and Clyde Wind Farm Extension (172.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Scotland, approximately 30 km southwest of Glasgow.

Capacity
50 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
E.ON (formerly Powergen). Agent Environmental Planning and Management
Location
55.1524°, -3.3809°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 55.152400, -3.380900
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Cogeneration
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United KingdomEnergy Profile
3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
Top Fuels
Understanding Cogeneration: A Dual Approach to Power Generation

Cogeneration, also known as combined heat and power (CHP), is a highly efficient power generation technology that simultaneously produces electricity and useful heat from the same energy source. This process maximizes energy efficiency by capturing and utilizing the heat that would otherwise be wasted in conventional power generation methods, where only electricity is produced. Cogeneration systems can utilize various fuels, including natural gas, biomass, coal, and even waste heat from industrial processes, making it a versatile solution for different applications.

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