Port Washington Generating Station Explained

Port Washington Generating Station
Country:United States
Location:Port Washington, Wisconsin
Coordinates:43.3847°N -87.87°W
Owner:WE Energies
Status:O
Th Fuel Primary:Natural gas
Ps Cooling Source:Lake Michigan
Th Technology:two combustion turbine-generators and one steam-turbine generator per unit
Ps Combined Cycle:Yes
Ps Units Operational:GE Gas turbine
Ps Electrical Capacity:Unit 1: 545 megawatts
Unit 2: 545 megawatts
Commissioned:Unit 1: July 16, 2005
Unit 2: May, 2008

Port Washington Generating Station is an intermediate-load, natural gas fired, electrical power station located on Lake Michigan in Port Washington, Wisconsin.[1] The natural gas facility replaced an older coal-fired station in the early 2000s. This station has two units with the first being completed in July 2005 and produces 545 MW. The second unit was completed in May 2008 and also produces 545 MW.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: December 2012. Port Washington Generating Station. 2021-04-16. We Energies.
  2. Web site: POWER. 2008-09-15. Port Washington Generating Station, Phase 2, Port Washington, Wisconsin. 2021-04-16. POWER Magazine. en-US.