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

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