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
- 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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