Platte is a 109.8 MW coal-fired power plant located in Grand Island, Nebraska, operated by the City of Grand Island since its commissioning in 1983. The facility generates electricity using coal as its primary fuel source, contributing to the local energy supply. Platte ranks as the 237th largest coal plant in the United States, which has a total of 297 coal plants with a combined capacity of 261,836 MW. With its 109.8 MW capacity, Platte represents approximately 0.04% of the country's total coal generation capacity. The largest coal plant in the United States, W A Parish, has a capacity of 4,008 MW, making Platte roughly 2.7% the size of this facility. Coal remains a significant energy source in the United States, accounting for around 22% of the country's electricity generation. In Nebraska, coal-fired plants play a vital role in the energy mix, supporting the state's energy needs. Platte is situated approximately 160 km west of Omaha in the central region of Nebraska.
43 years old
United States of America, North America
- 2,020. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
- #9,680 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,350 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of United States of America
43 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
City of Grand Island - (NE) operates 2 plants totalling 253 MW
25 plants within 100 km, 811 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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