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COAL POWER PLANTSMitchell (WV)
Mitchell (WV) is a 1,633 MW operating coal power plant in Marshall County, West Virginia, operated by Kentucky Power Co.
Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conventional Steam Coal | 816 MW | |
| 2 | Conventional Steam Coal | 816 MW |
Plant details
- Operator
- Kentucky Power Co
- Location
- Marshall County, West Virginia
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- Electric Utility
- Capacity
- Operating: 1,633 MW
- First unit online
- May 1971
- EIA plant ID
- 3948
Location
39.8297, -80.8153
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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