Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC - Spring Grove Facility is a 103.6 MW coal-fired power plant located in Pennsylvania, United States, operated by Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC since its commissioning in 1984. This facility generates electricity primarily from coal, with a secondary use of waste as fuel. It ranks as the 238th largest coal plant in the United States. With 103.6 MW, it accounts for 0.04% 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 largest coal plant, W A Parish at 4,008 MW, this facility is about 2.6% the size. Coal remains a significant energy source in Pennsylvania, contributing to about 30% of the state's electricity generation. The Spring Grove facility supports local industries by utilizing coal and waste for energy production. It is located approximately 40 miles south of Harrisburg in the south-central region of Pennsylvania.
42 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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