This is a list of electricity-generating power stations in Alabama, sorted by type and name. In 2021, Alabama had a total summer capacity of 28,911 MW through all of its power plants, and a net generation of 144,967 GWh. The corresponding electrical energy generation mix in 2022 was 41.9% natural gas, 28.4% nuclear, 17.4% coal, 6.8% hydroelectric, 2.1% biomass, and 0.6% solar. The state is the second largest hydroelectric producer in the eastern U.S. (after New York), and its Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant is the nation's second largest nuclear generating facility.
Nuclear plants
Fossil-fuel plants
Coal
Natural Gas
Petroleum
Renewable plants
Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration.
Biomass
Alabama Pine Pulp
Alabama River Pulp
Georgia-Pacific Brewton Mill
Georgia-Pacific Naheola
International Paper Pine Hill Mill
International Paper Prattville Mill
International Paper Riverdale Mill
Mead Coated Board
PCA Jackson Mill
Sand Valley Power Station
U.S. Alliance Coosa Mill
Westervelt Moundville Cogen
WestRock Demopolis Mill
Hydroelectric
Millers Ferry Lock and Dam
Weiss Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Henry Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Logan Martin Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Lay Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Mitchell Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Jordan Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Bouldin Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Harris Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Martin Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Yates Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Thurlow Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Smith Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Bankhead Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Holt Hydroelectric Generating Plant
Wilson Dam
Guntersville Dam
Wheeler Dam
Solar photovoltaic
Wind
Alabama had no utility-scale wind facilities in 2019.
Closed/Cancelled Facilities
Utility companies
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Alabama Power