The Tennessee Valley Authority will begin the procurement process for a new 1.5-GW gas-fired power plant in east Tennessee, set to cost $2.2 billion, announcing April 2 a final decision to retire the 70-year-old, nine-unit Kingston coal-fired facility. The federal power producer also will build 100 MW of battery storage and up to 4 MW of solar generation.
“This energy complex is the most cost-effective option that offers the flexibility and reliability within the timeline to bring the replacement online,” said Allen Clare, TVA senior vice president of power operations.