List of power stations in Victoria, Australia
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The following page lists all active and former power stations in Victoria, Australia. Power stations smaller than 1 MW in nameplate capacity are not listed.
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[edit] Currently active
[edit] Coal fired
These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Coal Type | Conveyance | Mine type | Cooling Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea | 150 MW | 1 | lignite | road | open cut | fresh cooling tower |
| Hazelwood | 1,600 MW | 8 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh pondage |
| Loy Yang A | 2,200 MW | 4 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh cooling tower |
| Loy Yang B | 1,050 MW | 2 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh cooling tower |
| Energy Brix | 165 MW | 5 | lignite | road | open cut | fresh cooling tower |
| Yallourn | 1,480 MW | 4 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh cooling tower |
[edit] Gas turbine
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale | 92 MW | 2 | natural gas | no |
| Jeeralang | 432 MW | 7 | natural gas | no |
| Laverton | 320 MW | 2 | natural gas | no |
| Longford | 31.8 MW | 6 | natural gas | no |
| Somerton | 160 MW | 4 | natural gas | no |
| Valley Power | 300 MW | 12 | natural gas | no |
[edit] Gas (thermal)
These power stations use gas combustion to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 500 MW | 1 | natural gas |
[edit] Gas (reciprocating)
These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Engines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick | 7.2 MW | 5 | landfill gas |
| Boral Western Landfill, Ravenhall | 3.4 MW | 3 | landfill gas |
| Broadmeadows | 7.2 MW | 7 | landfill gas |
| Brooklyn Landfill and Waste Recycling Facility | 2.3 MW | 2 | landfill gas |
| Clayton | 11 MW | 11 | landfill gas |
| Corio (EDL) | 1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Mornington Waste Disposal Facility | 1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Springvale | 8.8 MW | 6 | landfill gas |
| Sunshine Energy Park | 8.7 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Wyndham Waste Disposal Facility | 1 MW | 1 | landfill gas |
| Morwell (Tramway Road)(HRL) | 5 MW | 1 | diesel |
| Werribee (AGL) | 7.8 MW | 7 | sewage gas |
[edit] Hydroelectric
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Pumped storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banimboola | 12.85 | 3 | no |
| Bogong | 140 | 2 | no |
| Blue Rock Dam | 3.6 | 1 | no |
| Cairn Curran | 2 | 1 | no |
| Cardinia Reservoir | 3.5 | ? | no |
| Clover | 24 | 2 | no |
| Dartmouth | 150 | 1 | no |
| Eildon | 120 | 4 | no |
| Eppalock | 2.4 | ? | no |
| Eildon Pondage | 4.5 | 1 | no |
| Glenmaggie | 3.8 | 2 | no |
| McKay Creek | 150 | 6 | no |
| Rubicon Scheme | 13.5 | 1 | no |
| Thomson Dam | 7.5 | 1 | no |
| West Kiewa | 62 | 2 | no |
| William Hovell | 1.5 | 1 | no |
| Yarrawonga Weir | 9.45 | 2 | no |
| Silvan[1] | 2.06 | 1 | no |
| Olinda[1] | 1.0 | 1 | no |
| Upper Yarra Reservoir[1] | 1.13 | 1 | no |
| Preston[2] | 1.86 | 1 | no |
[edit] Wind farms
Main article: List of wind farms in Victoria
[edit] Biomass combustion
These power stations burn biomass (biofuel) to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel Type | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperlinx, Maryvale | 54.5 MW | 4 | black liquor | on-site |
[edit] Former power stations
| Station | Type | Opened | Closed | Max. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballarat A | Coal | 1905 | ||
| Ballarat B | Coal | Early 1950s | 20 KW | |
| Geelong A | Coal | 1900 | 1961 | 10.5 MW |
| Geelong B | Coal | 1954 | 1970 | 30 MW |
| Newport A | Coal | 1918 | 1970s | 95.5 MW |
| Newport B | Coal | 1923 | 1970s | 90 MW |
| Newport C | Coal | 1950 | 1970s | 120 MW |
| Richmond | Coal | 1891 | 1976 | |
| Spencer Street | Coal | 1892 | 1982 | 109 MW (1969) |
| Yallourn A | Coal | 1924 | 1968 | 12.5 MW |
| Yallourn B | Coal | 1932 | 100 MW | |
| Yallourn C | Coal | 1954 | 100 MW | |
| Yallourn D | Coal | 1957 | 100 MW | |
| Yallourn E | Coal | 1961 | 1989 | 240 MW |
[edit] See also
- List of power stations in Australia
- List of fossil fuel power stations
- List of largest power stations in the world
[edit] Notes
- R. Arklay and I. Sayer - 'Geelong's Electric Supply' - September 1970
- Edwards, Cecil (1969). Brown Power. A jubilee history of the SECV. State Electricity Commission of Victoria.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c VRET SCHEME - Register of Accredited Power Stations, Essential Services Commission (Victoria), 2010-10-29, http://www.esc.vic.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/4D640BDD-D843-4F19-9F85-C240383AAFD7/0/RegAccPS20101029.xls, retrieved 2011-07-23
- ^ Projects - Preston, Tyco Tamar, http://tamar.com.au/projects/preston, retrieved 2011-07-23
[edit] External links
- NEMMCO List of Generators (zip)
- List of Green Power approved generators (pdf)
- Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy
- BCSE Renewable Energy Power Plant Register 2006 (pdf)
- Sustainability Victoria renewable energy
- Proposed power stations in Victoria
- Map of Power Station Locations in the NEM
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