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GAS POWER PLANTSParadise
Paradise is a 1,854 MW operating gas power plant in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, operated by Tennessee Valley Authority.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| STG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 467 MW | |
| CT5 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 231 MW | |
| CT6 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 231 MW | |
| CT7 | Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine | 231 MW | |
| CTG1 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 231 MW | |
| CTG2 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 231 MW | |
| CTG3 | Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle | 231 MW | |
| 3 | Conventional Steam Coal | 1,150 MW | Retired |
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 704 MW | Retired |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 704 MW | Retired |
Plant details
- Operator
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Location
- Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
- Balancing authority
- TVA
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1,854 MW
Retired: 2,558 MW - First unit online
- May 1963
- EIA plant ID
- 1378
Location
37.2608, -86.9783
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem