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Granite City Works78 MW Other

Other

Granite City Works is a 78 MW power plant in the United States, operated by United States Steel Granite City Works and commissioned in 2010. Ranked #2 of 17 other plants in the United States. Its 78 MW accounts for 13.63% of the country's total other capacity of 572 MW. The largest other plant in the United States is PPG Riverside at 162 MW, making Granite City Works 2.1 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Sioux (1,099.4 MW, Coal), Meramec (1,041 MW, Coal), and Venice (586 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Illinois, approximately 20 km northeast of St. Louis.

Capacity
78 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
United States Steel Granite City Works
Location
38.6972°, -90.1283°

United States of America, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 38.697200, -90.128300
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Other
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United States of America
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United States of AmericaEnergy Profile
10,047
Total Plants
1386.4 GW
Total Capacity
GasCoalNuclearHydro
Top Fuels
Understanding Other Power Generation: A Global Perspective

Other power generation refers to a diverse category of energy production methods that do not fall under the conventional classifications of fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, or solar energy. This category encompasses a variety of technologies and sources, including geothermal, biomass, wave energy, and other innovative approaches. As of now, there are 98 Other power plants operating worldwide, distributed across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of approximately 26.7 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this sector include China, France, India, Argentina, and Russia, each contributing significantly to the global energy mix.

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