West County Energy Center

A 4.26 GW natural gas power plant in Palm Beach, Florida, owned by Florida Power & Light Co, commissioned in 2009.

Facility nameplate · EIA Plant ID 56407Natural Gas
Nameplate capacity
4.26 GW
Primary fuel
Natural Gas
Commissioned
2009
Owner
Florida Power & Light Co
Location
Palm Beach, Florida
Coordinates
26.6986, -80.3747
Generation (2024)
19,815.2 GWh
Status
Operating
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Units
12

Reported annual generation

YearGWh
201520,428.4
201620,297.5
201720,515.4
201819,840.9
201921,486
202019,764.5
202120,327
202219,536.3
202319,965.7
202419,815.2

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