Blackhawk Generating Station
| Blackhawk Generating Station | |
|---|---|
| Location | Beloit, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42°30′23″N 89°1′56″W / 42.50639°N 89.03222°WCoordinates: 42°30′23″N 89°1′56″W / 42.50639°N 89.03222°W |
| Status | Active |
| Decommission date | 2009 |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Natural gas |
| Type | Steam turbine |
| Cooling source | Rock River |
| Power generation | |
| Nameplate capacity | 50 MW |
Blackhawk Generating Station is a natural gas fired, electrical power station located in Beloit, Wisconsin in Rock County. Primarily used for summer power peaking.
Units
| Unit | Capacity | Commissioning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 and 2 | Retired | ||
| 3 | 25 MW | 1947 | Natural Gas Boiler Rated at 506 mmBtu per hour / Installed 1947 |
| 4 | 25 MW | 1949 | Natural Gas Boiler Rated at 506 mmBtu per hour / Installed 1949 |
See also
External links
- http://www.scorecard.org/env-releases/cap/facility.tcl?facility_id=55105-4048
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110521083556/http://dnr.wi.gov/air/PermitZIP/154003630-P01.zip
- https://web.archive.org/web/20110521083601/http://dnr.wi.gov/air/PermitZIP/154003630-P10.zip
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