Biron Mill is a 61.6 MW coal and waste power plant in the United States, operated by ND Paper Inc. since 1968. Ranked #257 of 297 coal plants in the United States. Its 61.6 MW accounts for 0.02% of the United States' total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The largest coal plant in the United States is W A Parish at 4,008 MW, making Biron Mill 65 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Weston (1103.4 MW, Coal), Wisconsin Rapids Pulp Mill (72.3 MW, Biomass), and Marshfield Utilities Gas Plant (60.4 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Wisconsin, approximately 130 km north of Madison.
58 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileCoal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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