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List of power stations in Victoria (state)

The following page lists all active and former power stations in Victoria, Australia. Power stations smaller than in nameplate capacity are not listed.

Loy Yang is the largest power station by capacity in Victoria.

Currently active

Coal fired

These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.

  • Yallourn scheduled for closure in 2028.
  • Loy Yang B scheduled for closure in 2046.
  • Loy Yang A scheduled for closure in 2035.

Gas turbine

These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.

Gas (thermal)

These power stations use gas combustion to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.

Gas (reciprocating)

These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.

Hydroelectric

These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.

Solar

Wind farms

Victoria has around 3 GW of wind power.

Biomass combustion

These power stations burn biomass (biofuel) to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.

Battery storage

Decommissioned power stations

See also

Notes

  • R. Arklay and I. Sayer - 'Geelong's Electric Supply' - September 1970

References

External links