West County Energy Center Explained

West County Energy Center
Country:United States
Location:Palm Beach County, Florida
Owner:Florida Power & Light
Status:Operational
Th Fuel Primary:Natural gas
Ps Cooling Source:Reclaimed water from Palm Beach Co. Utilities
Ps Combined Cycle:Yes
Ps Electrical Capacity:3,750 MW
Ps Units Operational:9 × 250MW Gas turbines
3 × 500MW Steam turbines
Ps Units Manu Model:MHI M501G
Commissioned:2009

The West County Energy Center is a natural gas power plant in Palm Beach County, Florida. The power plant features three 1,250MW multi-shaft combined cycle gas turbine generating units on a 220acres site. The facility has been online since 2009, with all three generators reaching completion in 2011.[1] [2] It is the largest natural gas power plant in the United States.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: FPL Clean Energy West County Energy Center. www.fpl.com. 2020-01-15.
  2. Web site: West County Energy Center Florida Department of Environmental Protection. floridadep.gov. 2020-01-15.