Overview
D B Wilson is a 509.4 MW coal power plant in Kentucky, United States, owned by Big Rivers Electric Corp. It supplies electricity to the regional grid.
D B Wilson is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Kentucky, United States, with a capacity of 509.4 MW. Owned by Big Rivers Electric Corp, the plant is operational and plays a role in the regional energy mix. Coal power plants of this scale are significant contributors to baseload electricity in the area. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including the Clean Air Act (CAA) and associated programs such as the Acid Rain Program and the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR). These regulations govern emissions of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter. As a coal-fired facility, D B Wilson likely employs emission control technologies to comply with these standards. D B Wilson contributes to the local economy and energy security by providing reliable power to homes and businesses. Its environmental footprint is managed through regulatory compliance, and its role in the grid underscores the importance of coal power in the region's energy portfolio.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SO2, and NOx emissions, which are regulated under the EPA's Clean Air Act. Proximity to populated areas may influence local air quality. The facility's age and technology (subcritical or supercritical) affect its efficiency and emission profile. Capacity of 509.4 MW places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants.
Frequently asked questions
D B Wilson is located in Kentucky, United States, at coordinates 37.449700, -87.080600.
D B Wilson has a capacity of 509.4 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal-fired power plant.
D B Wilson is owned by Big Rivers Electric Corp, a generation and transmission cooperative serving western Kentucky.
Coal power plants in the U.S. must comply with the Clean Air Act, including the Acid Rain Program (SO2) and Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (NOx). They also face CO2 emission guidelines under the EPA's regulations.
Coal power plants often use pulverized coal combustion with subcritical or supercritical steam cycles. Modern plants may employ supercritical or ultra-supercritical technology for higher efficiency.