List of power stations in South Australia
This is a list of active power stations in South Australia, Australia. Candidates for this list must already be commissioned and capable of generating 1 MW or more of electricity.
Coal fired
These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Coal Type | Conveyance | Mine type | Cooling Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern | 520 | 2 | black (sub-bituminous) | rail | open cut | sea |
| Playford B | 240 | 4 | black (sub-bituminous) | rail | open cut | sea |
Gas turbine
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coopers Brewer (Regency Park) | 4.4 | 1 | natural gas | yes |
| Dry Creek | 156 | 3 | natural gas | no |
| Hallett | 180 | 12 | natural gas/diesel | no |
| Ladbroke Grove | 80 | 2 | natural gas | no |
| Mintaro | 90 | 1 | natural gas | no |
| Osborne | 180 | 2 | natural gas | yes |
| Port Lincoln | 50 | 2 | diesel | no |
| Quarantine | 210 | 5 | natural gas | no |
| Pelican Point | 487 | 3 | natural gas | yes |
| Snuggery | 63 | 3 | diesel | no |
| Whyalla Steelworks | 8.4 | 2 | natural gas | no |
Gas (thermal)
These power stations use gas combustion to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torrens Island | 1,280 | 8 | natural gas |
| Whyalla Steelworks | 57.5 | 3 | Coke Ovens and Blast Furnace Gas/Oil |
Gas (reciprocating)
These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Capacity (MW) | Engines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angaston | 50 | 30 | diesel |
| Lonsdale | 20 | 18 | diesel |
| Port Stanvac | 65 | 36 | diesel |
Hydroelectric
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Capacity (MW) | Turbines | Pumped storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terminal Storage Mini Hydro | 1.9 | 1 | no |
Wind farms
See also
- List of power stations in Australia
- Electricity Trust of South Australia
- Wind power in South Australia
References
External links
- NEMMCO List of Generators (zip)
- Government of South Australia Annual Report of the Technical Regulator 2004-05 (pdf)
- List of Green Power approved generators (pdf)
- Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy
- Map of Power Station Locations in the NEM
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