Western 102 Power Plant is a 118.6 MW gas-fired and solar hybrid facility located in the United States. Operated by Nevada Gold Mines, it was commissioned in 2006. The plant utilizes natural gas as its primary fuel source, supplemented by solar energy. This plant ranks as the 890th largest gas plant in the United States. With a capacity of 118.6 MW, it represents 0.02% of the total gas capacity of 592,244 MW in the country. The United States has 1,883 gas plants with a combined capacity of 592,244 MW. In comparison to the largest gas plant, West County Energy Center at 4,263 MW, Western 102 is about 0.03 times its size. Natural gas plays a significant role in the U.S. energy landscape, contributing around 40% of the total electricity generation. The country is increasingly relying on gas due to its lower emissions compared to coal. The plant is located in Nevada, approximately 40 miles east of Reno.
20 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileGas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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