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Townsville Power Station
A firming asset in Townsville, QLD
Location: Townsville, QLD
Status: Operational
Network: Powerlink
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Combined cycle plant
242MW
Capacity
33,106
Avg Homes Powered Per Year
1999
Beginning of operationsAbout the project
Townsville Power Station plays a vital role in delivering reliable energy to Queensland by supplying electricity to the National Electricity Market (NEM).
Over the years, the plant has been upgraded and refurbished to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. A major redevelopment in 2005 increased its capacity to 242 MW.
The power station is currently undergoing another upgrade to strengthen and improve stability of the power grid as Queensland transitions to more renewable energy sources.
This work includes converting the gas turbine and generator into a Hybrid Rotating Grid Stabilizer (RGS). A clutch is being installed to allow the plant to instantly switch between generating power and stabilizing the grid. This helps prevent blackouts and supports the integration of renewable energy.
Townsville Power Station is a combined-cycle plant with one gas turbine and one steam turbine. The gas turbine connects to Powerlink’s 132 kV electrical network, while the steam turbine connects to Ergon’s 66 kV network.
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