The following page lists all active and former power stations in Victoria, Australia. Power stations smaller than 1 MW in nameplate capacity are not listed.
Loy Yang is the largest power station by capacity in Victoria.
These fossil fuel power stations burn coal to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Maximum capacity | Emission intensity | Turbines | Coal type | Conveyance | Mine type | Cooling water | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loy Yang A | 2,200 megawatts (3,000,000 hp) | 1.17 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 4 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh cooling tower | |
| Loy Yang B | 1,050 megawatts (1,410,000 hp) | 1.14 tCO2/MWh [1] | 2 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh cooling tower | |
| Yallourn | 1,480 megawatts (1,980,000 hp) | 1.33 tCO2/MWh [1] | 4 | lignite | conveyors | open cut | fresh cooling tower |
These gas turbine power stations use gas combustion to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Maximum capacity | Emission intensity | Turbines | Fuel type | Combined cycle | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale | 92 megawatts (123,000 hp) | 0.53 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 2 | natural gas | no | |
| Jeeralang | 432 megawatts (579,000 hp) | 0.76 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 7 | natural gas | no | |
| Laverton North | 320 megawatts (430,000 hp) | 0.60 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 2 | natural gas | no | |
| Longford | 31.8 megawatts (42,600 hp) | 6 | natural gas | no | ||
| Mortlake | 550 megawatts (740,000 hp) | 0.55 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 2 | natural gas | no | |
| Somerton | 160 megawatts (210,000 hp) | 0.72 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 4 | natural gas | no | |
| Valley Power | 300 megawatts (400,000 hp) | 0.76 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 12 | natural gas | no |
These power stations use gas combustion to power steam turbines that generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Maximum capacity | Emission intensity | Turbines | Fuel type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport | 500 MW (670,000 hp) | 0.53 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 1 | natural gas |
These power stations use gas combustion in reciprocating engines to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Maximum capacity | Emission intensity | Engines | Fuel type | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boral Western Landfill, Ravenhall | 4.6 megawatts (6,200 hp) | 4 | landfill gas | ||
| Broadmeadows | 6.2 megawatts (8,300 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh [1] | 6 | landfill gas | |
| Brooklyn Landfill and Waste Recycling Facility | 2.83 megawatts (3,800 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh | 3 | landfill gas | |
| Clayton | 11 megawatts (15,000 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh | 11 | landfill gas | |
| Corio (EDL) | 1 megawatt (1,300 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh | 1 | landfill gas | |
| Mornington Waste Disposal Facility | 1 megawatt (1,300 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh | 1 | landfill gas | |
| Morwell (Tramway Road) (HRL) | 5 megawatts (6,700 hp) | 1 | diesel | ||
| Narre Warren | 7.2 megawatts (9,700 hp) | 5 | landfill gas | ||
| Shepparton Wastewater Treatment Facility | 1.1 megawatts (1,475 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh | 1 | sewage gas | |
| Springvale | 4.2 megawatts (5,600 hp) | 0.06 tCO2-e/MWh | 4 | landfill gas | |
| Sunshine Energy Park | 8.7 megawatts (11,700 hp) | 1 | landfill gas | ||
| Tatura Biogas Generator | 1.1 megawatts (1,475 hp) | 1 | sewage gas | ||
| Werribee (AGL Energy) | 7.8 megawatts (10,500 hp) | 0.05 tCO2-e/MWh | 7 | sewage gas | |
| Wyndham Waste Disposal Facility | 1 megawatt (1,300 hp) | 0.05 tCO2-e/MWh | 1 | landfill gas |
These hydroelectric power stations use the flow of water to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Maximum capacity | Turbines | Pumped storage | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banimboola | 12.85 megawatts (17,230 hp) | 3 | no | |
| Blue Rock Dam | 3.6 megawatts (4,800 hp) | 1 | no | |
| Bogong | 140 megawatts (190,000 hp) | 2 | no | |
| Cairn Curran | 2 megawatts (2,700 hp) | 1 | no | |
| Cardinia Reservoir | 3.5 megawatts (4,700 hp) | ? | no | |
| Clover | 24 megawatts (32,000 hp) | 2 | no | |
| Dartmouth | 150 megawatts (200,000 hp) | 1 | no | |
| Eildon | 120 megawatts (160,000 hp) | 4 | no[ citation needed ] | [4] |
| Eildon Pondage | 4.5 megawatts (6,000 hp) | 1 | no | [4] |
| Eppalock | 2.4 megawatts (3,200 hp) | ? | no | |
| Glenmaggie | 3.8 megawatts (5,100 hp) | 2 | no | |
| McKay Creek | 150 megawatts (200,000 hp) | 6 | no | |
| Olinda | 1 megawatt (1,300 hp) | 1 | no | [5] |
| Preston | 1.86 megawatts (2,490 hp) | 1 | no | [6] |
| Rubicon Scheme | 13.5 megawatts (18,100 hp) | 1 | no | |
| Silvan | 2.06 megawatts (2,760 hp) | 1 | no | [5] |
| Sugarloaf | decommissioned | |||
| Thomson Dam | 7.5 megawatts (10,100 hp) | 1 | no | |
| Upper Yarra Reservoir | 1.13 megawatts (1,520 hp) | 1 | no | [5] |
| West Kiewa | 62 megawatts (83,000 hp) | 2 | no | |
| William Hovell | 1.5 megawatts (2,000 hp) | 1 | no | |
| Yarrawonga Weir | 9.45 megawatts (12,670 hp) | 2 | no | |
These power stations burn biomass (biofuel) to generate some or all of the electricity they produce.
| Power station | Maximum capacity | Turbines | Fuel type | Conveyance | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paperlinx, Maryvale | 54.5 megawatts (73,100 hp) | 4 | black liquor | on-site |
| Station | Type | Commissioned | Decommissioned | Maximum capacity | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea | Coal | 1969 | 2015 | 150 megawatts (200,000 hp) | |
| Ballarat A | Coal | 1905 | ?? | ||
| Ballarat B | Coal | 1954 | ?? | 20 megawatts (27,000 hp) | |
| Cassilis | Hydro | 1909 | ?? | ||
| Energy Brix | Coal | 1956 | 2014 | 165 megawatts (221,000 hp) | |
| Geelong A | Coal | 1900 | 1961 | 10.5 megawatts (14,100 hp) | |
| Geelong B | Coal | 1954 | 1970 | 30 megawatts (40,000 hp) | |
| Hamilton | Diesel | 1954 | ?? | 3 megawatts (4,000 hp) | |
| Hazelwood | Coal | 1964 | 2017 | 1,600 megawatts (2,100,000 hp) | |
| Horsham | Coal | 1913 | ?? | ||
| Korumburra | Coal | ?? | ?? | ||
| Mildura | Oil | 1909? | ?? | ||
| Newport A | Coal | 1918 | 1979 | 95.5 megawatts (128,100 hp) | |
| Newport B | Coal | 1923 | 1970s | 90 megawatts (120,000 hp) | |
| Newport C | Coal | 1950 | 1981 | 120 megawatts (160,000 hp) | |
| Redcliffs | Coal | 1954 | ?? | 10 megawatts (13,000 hp) | |
| Richmond | Coal | 1891 | 1980 | 50 megawatts (67,000 hp) | |
| Shepparton | Diesel | 1951 | ?? | 10.5 megawatts (14,100 hp) | |
| Spencer Street | Coal | 1892 | 1982 | 109 megawatts (146,000 hp)(1969) | |
| Swan Hill | Oil | 1910? | ?? | ||
| Toora | Hydro | 1916 | ?? | ||
| Warragul | Hydro | 1922 | ?? | ||
| Warrnambool | Diesel | 1953 | ?? | 5 megawatts (6,700 hp) | |
| Yallourn A | Coal | 1924 | 1968 | 75 megawatts (101,000 hp) | |
| Yallourn B | Coal | 1932 | 1970s | 100 megawatts (130,000 hp) | |
| Yallourn C | Coal | 1954 | 1984 | 100 megawatts (130,000 hp) | |
| Yallourn D | Coal | 1957 | 1986 | 100 megawatts (130,000 hp) | |
| Yallourn E | Coal | 1961 | 1989 | 240 megawatts (320,000 hp) | |
| Yarram | Hydro | 1920? | ?? |
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