Wygen III is a 116 MW coal-fired power plant located in Wyoming, United States, operated by Black Hills Power Inc. since its commissioning in 2010. The facility primarily generates electricity from coal, with gas as a secondary fuel option. It ranks as the 235th largest coal plant in the United States. With 116 MW, it represents 0.04% of the country's total coal capacity of 261,836 MW. The U.S. 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, Wygen III is about 2.9% the size. Coal remains an important energy source in the United States, contributing around 19% to the national electricity generation mix. The Wygen III plant's operation supports local coal mining industries in Wyoming, which is one of the largest coal-producing states. It is located approximately 10 miles southeast of Gillette in the Powder River Basin region.
16 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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