Fuel: Gas
Capacity: 884MW
Commissioned: 2016
Technology: Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT)
Carrington power station was built on a brownfield site near Manchester, close to the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. Previously, the site hosted a coal-fired station. The 884MW combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant is one of the most efficient thermal plants on the UK energy system and generates enough electricity to power over one million homes and businesses.
Carrington Power Station
132 Manchester Rd
Carrington
M31 4AY
T: 0161 776 5501
E: security.carrington@esb.ie
E: Carrington.controlroom@esb.ie
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