Hoot Lake— 130.7 MW Coal
Hoot Lake is a 130.7 MW coal-fired power plant located in Minnesota, United States, operated by Otter Tail Power Co. The plant has been in operation since 1961, generating electricity primarily from coal and oil. It is the 232nd largest coal plant in the United States. With 130.7 MW, it represents 0.05% of the country's total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The United States has 297 coal plants with a combined capacity of 261,836 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, W A Parish at 4,008 MW, Hoot Lake is approximately one-thirtieth the size. Coal has historically been a significant part of the U.S. energy landscape, though its share is declining with the rise of renewable sources. The geographical distribution of coal resources has influenced the establishment of coal plants across the country. Hoot Lake is located about 150 km southwest of Fargo in the Red River Valley.
65 years old
United States of America, North America
- 1,857. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #8,973 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,280 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
65 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Otter Tail Power Co operates 10 plants totalling 1,295 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 146 MW combined
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- 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 Profile
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