List of power stations in Ohio facts for kids

Sources of Ohio utility-scale electricity generation:
full-year 2022      Natural Gas (50.7%)     Coal (31.8%)     Nuclear (12.4%)     Wind (2.3%)     Petroleum (0.8%)     Solar (0.7%)     Biomass (0.4%)     Hydroelectric (0.4%)     Other (0.5%)

Welcome to the world of electricity! This page lists the amazing power stations in Ohio that make our lights turn on and our devices charge. These stations create the electricity we use every day.

In 2021, Ohio could make 29,283 megawatts (MW) of power. That's a lot of energy! The state produced 125,948 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity. Most of this power came from natural gas and coal.

Here's a quick look at where Ohio's electricity came from in 2022:

• Natural Gas: 50.7% (more than half!)
• Coal: 31.8%
• Nuclear: 12.4%
• Wind: 2.3%
• Solar: 0.7%
• Other sources: 2.1% (including petroleum, biomass, and hydroelectric)

Let's explore the different types of power stations in Ohio!

Natural Gas Power Plants

Natural gas plants burn natural gas to create steam. This steam then spins turbines to make electricity. They are a big part of Ohio's energy mix.

Coal Power Plants

Coal plants burn coal to heat water and create steam, just like natural gas plants. Coal has been a major source of power in Ohio for a long time.

Nuclear Power Plants

Nuclear power plants use the heat from splitting atoms (nuclear fission) to make steam. This steam then turns turbines to generate electricity. Nuclear power creates a lot of energy without burning fossil fuels.

Wind Farms

Wind farms use large wind turbines to capture the energy of the wind. The wind spins the blades, which turn a generator to create electricity. Wind power is a clean and renewable energy source.

Solar Farms

Solar farms use thousands of solar panels to turn sunlight directly into electricity. Solar power is another clean and renewable energy source that is growing in Ohio.

Hydroelectric Power Plants

Hydroelectric plants use the power of moving water, usually from dams, to spin turbines and create electricity. It's a very old and reliable way to make power.

Battery Storage Facilities

Battery storage facilities don't generate electricity. Instead, they store it, often from renewable sources like solar or wind, so it can be used later when needed. This helps keep the power grid stable.

Closed Power Plants

Over time, some power plants close down. This can happen for many reasons, like being too old, not being efficient enough, or because cleaner energy sources are taking their place.

See also

• List of power stations in the United States