Blackhawk Generating Station

Blackhawk Generating Station is a natural gas fired, electrical power station located in Beloit, Wisconsin in Rock County. Primarily used for summer power peaking.

Blackhawk Generating Station
Country
  • United States
LocationBeloit, Wisconsin
Coordinates42°30′23″N 89°1′56″W
StatusOperational
Decommission date2009
Thermal power station
Primary fuelNatural gas
Turbine technologySteam turbine
Cooling sourceRock River
Power generation
Nameplate capacity50 MW

Units

Unit Capacity Commissioning Notes
1 and 2 Retired
3 25 MW 1947 Natural Gas Boiler Rated at 506 million Btu/hour. Installed 1947
4 25 MW 1949 Natural Gas Boiler Rated at 506 million Btu/hour. Installed 1949
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