This is a list of active power stations in New South Wales, Australia.
Coal fired
These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to generate some or all of the electricity they produce. Burning coal has been implicated in climate change through addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Coal Type | Conveyance | Cooling Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayswater | 2,640MW | 4 | bituminous | conveyors | fresh |
| Eraring | 2,640MW | 4 | bituminous | rail, truck | salt |
| Liddell | 2,000MW | 4 | bituminous | conveyors | fresh |
| Mt Piper | 1,320MW | 2 | bituminous | road | fresh |
| Munmorah | 600MW | 2 | bituminous | conveyors | salt |
| Wallerawang | 1,000MW | 2 | bituminous | road | fresh |
Gas turbine
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce. Burning fossil fuel gases has been implicated in climate change through addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appin Mine | 55.6MW | ? | natural gas | ? |
| Shoalhaven Landfill Gas Project | 1MW | 1 | landfill gas | no |
| Smithfield | 159MW | 3? | natural gas | yes |
| Tahmoor | 5MW | ? | natural gas | ? |
| Tower Mine | 41.2MW | ? | natural gas | ? |
Oil / Diesel
These power stations use oil or diesel combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce. Burning fossil fuel gases has been implicated in climate change through addition of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broken Hill | 50MW | ? | oil/diesel |
| Hunter Valley | 50MW | ? | oil/diesel |
Hydroelectric
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Pumped storage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bendeela (Shoalhaven) | 80MW | 2 | yes |
| Blowering | 80MW | 1 | ??? |
| Brown Mountain | upgrade in progress | 5 | ??? |
| Burrendong | 15MW | ? | ??? |
| Burrinjuck | 28MW | 3 | ??? |
| Chichester | 0.11MW | ? | ??? |
| Copeton | 24MW | ? | ??? |
| Glenbawn | 5MW | ? | ??? |
| Guthega | 60MW | 2 | ??? |
| Hume | 58MW | 2 | ??? |
| Kangaroo Valley (Shoalhaven) | 160MW | 2 | yes |
| Keepit | 7.2MW | 1 | ??? |
| Kembla Grange | 6.8MW | 2 | ??? |
| Mt Piper | 0.35MW | ? | ??? |
| Nimboida | 5MW | ? | ??? |
| Oakey River | 5MW | ? | ??? |
| Pindari | 6.7MW | ? | ??? |
| Toonumbar | 0.07MW | ? | ??? |
| Warragamba | 50MW | 1 | ??? |
| Wyangala | 16MW | ? | ??? |
| Yarrawonga | 9MW | ? | ??? |
Wind farms
These wind farms power stations use the power of the wind to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines |
|---|---|---|
| Blayney | 9.9MW | 15 |
| Crookwell | 4.8MW | 8 |
| Hampton | 1.3MW | ? |
Biomass combustion
These power stations burn biomass to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines | Fuel Type | Conveyance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Gully | 1.35MW | ? | green waste | ? |
| Whytes Gully | 5.4MW | ? | green waste | ? |
| Visy Paper | 21MW | ? | wood waste | on-site |
Cogeneration
These cogeneration installations capture waste heat and convert it into electricity.
| Power station | Max. Capacity | Turbines |
|---|---|---|
| Amcor - Nowra? | 6MW | ? |