Overview
Windsor Cogeneration is a 68 MW gas-fired power plant in Windsor, Ontario, operated by Capital Power. It provides electricity to the local grid.
Windsor Cogeneration is a natural gas-fired power generation facility located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. With a capacity of 68 megawatts, it is a medium-scale plant within the Canadian power generation sector, contributing to the regional electricity supply. The plant operates under Canada's federal and provincial environmental regulations, including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and Ontario's emission standards for nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide. As a gas-fired facility, it utilizes combined cycle or simple cycle technology typical for its size, offering lower carbon intensity compared to coal-fired plants. Windsor Cogeneration plays a role in supporting grid reliability in southwestern Ontario. Its proximity to the Detroit-Windsor region allows it to contribute to cross-border energy integration. The plant's operation aligns with Canada's transition toward cleaner energy sources, leveraging natural gas as a bridge fuel.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired technology results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions per MWh compared to coal plants, but still contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Located in an urban area, its emissions are subject to local air quality regulations. The facility's age and specific technology (subcritical vs. Its moderate capacity suggests a relatively modern design.
Frequently asked questions
Windsor Cogeneration is located in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, near the Detroit River.
Windsor Cogeneration is a natural gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 68 megawatts.
Windsor Cogeneration is owned and operated by Capital Power, a Canadian power generation company.
Gas power plants in Canada must comply with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, provincial emission standards, and federal greenhouse gas regulations, including carbon pricing.
Windsor Cogeneration provides 68 MW of electricity to the Ontario grid, supporting regional reliability and integrating with the U.S. power system.