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SIUC is a 5.1 MW coal-fired power plant in the United States, operated by Southern Illinois University Carbondale since 1998. Ranked #291 of 297 coal plants in the United States. Its 5.1 MW represents 0.002% of the United States' total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The largest coal plant in the United States is W A Parish at 4,008 MW, making SIUC 785 times smaller. Nearby plants include Grand Tower Energy Center LLC (640.9 MW, Gas), Marion (422 MW, Coal), and Pinckneyville (380 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Illinois, approximately 130 km southeast of St. Louis.

Capacity
5.1 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Location
37.7119°, -89.2150°

United States of America, North America

Context & rankings
  • 5,813. largest of 10,098 plants in United States of America
  • #28,277 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,751 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
Age & fleet comparison

28 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Southern Illinois University Carbondale operates 1 plants totalling 5 MW

Regional density

16 plants within 100 km, 8,616 MW combined

Nearest plant: John A Logan College Solar (12.2 km)

Location

Coordinates:: 37.711900, -89.215000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
20.1 Kt
25 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
564.2 Kt
Over 28 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.4K
cars per year
2.7K
homes per year
915.9K
trees to offset

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 AmericaEnergy Profile

10,098
Total Plants
1420.7 GW
Total Capacity
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