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J-POWER USA’s Jackson Generation Project Achieves Commercial Operation with the First Mitsubishi Power M501JAC Gas Turbines Manufactured in North America

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

J-POWER USA Development Co. Ltd. (J-POWER USA) has achieved commercial operation with the first two Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines manufactured in North America at its Jackson Generation Project, a 1,200 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • J-POWER USA Development Co. Ltd. (J-POWER USA) has achieved commercial operation with the first two Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines manufactured in North America at its Jackson Generation Project, a 1,200 megawatt (MW) combined-cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois.
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    The first two Mitsubishi Power M501JAC gas turbines manufactured in North America have reached commercial operation at J-POWER USAs Jackson Generation Project, a 1,200 MW combined-cycle power plant in Elwood, Illinois.
  • Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. (Mitsubishi Power) headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida, employs more than 2,300 power generation, energy storage, and digital solutions experts and professionals.
  • Mitsubishi Powers power generation solutions include gas, steam, and aero-derivative turbines; power trains and power islands; geothermal systems; PV solar project development; environmental controls; and services.

J-POWER USA's Jackson Generation Facility Achieves Commercial Operation

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER USA) announced that their 1,200-megawatt Jackson Generation facility, located in the Village of Elwood, Illinois has achieved commercial operation.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- J-POWER USA Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER USA) announced that their 1,200-megawatt Jackson Generation facility, located in the Village of Elwood, Illinois has achieved commercial operation.
  • Additionally, Jackson will be able to operate flexibly, supporting the electric grid as wind and solar generation continue to increase.
  • "J-POWER USA is immensely proud to add Jackson Generation to our power generation portfolio.
  • Jackson Generation now has the first two M501JAC gas turbines manufactured in North America in commercial operation."