United States

Inver Hills — 284 MW Natural Gas

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Inver Hills is a 284 MW gas power plant located in United States of America. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
284 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1972

Year online

Owner
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota

Operator

Location
44.78, -93.04

Coordinates

Insights

#1,179
largest in %s
#2,327
largest %s worldwide
#6,312
largest worldwide
1972
%d yrs older than avg
40
operated by %s
220
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Natural Gas
Capacity
284 MW
Commissioned
1972
Status
Operational
Owner
Northern States Power Co - Minnesota
Country
United States
Coordinates
44.781, -93.042

Estimated Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
549,341 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
16.5M t

over ~%d yrs

Intensity
490 g

gCO₂ per kWh

Annual emissions equal to

119,422
cars / year
73,246
homes / year
25M
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Inver Hills power plant is a key energy generation facility located in the United States, specifically in Minnesota, with coordinates 44.7810, -93.0420. Owned and operated by Northern States Power Co – Minnesota, this gas-fired power plant boasts a capacity of approximately 284.4 MW. Since its commissioning in 1972, Inver Hills has played an essential role in stabilizing the local energy grid, providing a reliable source of electricity that meets the needs of both residential and commercial consumers. The primary fuel used in this facility is natural gas, which is recognized for its lower emissions compared to other fossil fuels, making it a more environmentally friendly option. Gas power plants like Inver Hills are integral to the United States’ energy landscape, especially as the country transitions towards cleaner energy sources. Furthermore, the facility’s strategic location allows it to support the regional electricity distribution effectively, making it a vital asset in Minnesota’s energy mix and contributing to the overall reliability of the energy supply.

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