Bowen
317 Covered Bridge Road, SW, Cartersville, GA 30120Plant Summary Information
Bowen is ranked #3 out of 138 coal plants nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Bowen is comprised of 4 generators and generated 3.4 TWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Bowen |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Georgia Power Co |
| Location | Bartow County, GA |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1971 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 114.0 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #51 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #3 out of 138 Bituminous Coal Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #4 out of 222 Georgia Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 5 Georgia Bituminous Coal Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.9% |
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Monthly Net Generation for Bowen
Bowen Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Bowen (703) |
| Plant Address | 317 Covered Bridge Road, SW Cartersville, GA 30120 |
| Utility | Georgia Power Co (7140) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 34.1256, -84.9222 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | October 1971 |
| Annual Generation | 11.6 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Bituminous Coal : 99.9% |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | SERC |
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans (SOCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | Etowah River |
| Ash Impoundment | Yes Not Lined Operating |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Georgia Power Co (7140) GA |
| Grid Voltage | 500.00 kV / 230.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 1 Details Operating October 1971
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 805.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 714 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 714 MW |
| Minimum Load | 450 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | October 1971 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 2 Details Operating September 1972
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 788.8 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 718 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 718 MW |
| Minimum Load | 450 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | September 1972 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Generator 3 Details Operating December 1974
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 952 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 883 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 883 MW |
| Minimum Load | 550 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | December 1974 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
| Cofire Fuels | No |
Generator 4 Details Operating November 1975
| Technology | Conventional Steam Coal |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Steam Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 952 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 0.85 |
| Summer Capacity | 885 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 885 MW |
| Minimum Load | 550 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | November 1975 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
|---|---|
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Bituminous Coal |
| Startup Source | Distillate Fuel Oil |
| Solid Fuel Gasification | No |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | OVER |
| Pulverized Coal Technology | Yes |
| Supercritical Technology | Yes |
| Multiple Fuels | No |
Bowen Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
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