The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is planning to retire its Kingston Fossil Plant in Tennessee in 2027 and replace it with a 1.5-GW modern complex, featuring a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant, aero-derivative turbines, 100 MW battery storage, and up to 4 MW of solar generation. The decision was made following a multi-year public process. TVA stated that the need for Kingston to operate at full capacity has decreased due to the evolution of its generating fleet, driven by additions of nuclear, gas, and renewable resources. The utility also highlighted the significant monetary investment required to comply with federal environmental rules, including the EPA’s 2020 Effluent Limitation Guidelines. The replacement plan is a preferred alternative from TVA’s 2019 Integrated Resource Plan.
Solar Dominates US Energy Capacity Growth
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has published data showing that solar accounted for over 75% of US electrical generating
