Query
Belle River
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Belle River
Generated
2026-09-23T00:05:31.901Z

Briefing on Belle River

Entity Briefing
Generated Sep 23, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
1.7 GW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
1981
Operating since
10
Generators
48.7%
Capacity factor
6490 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Belle River is a 1.7 GW Conventional Steam Coal asset in MISO (Midcontinent), currently Operating.

Belle River is reported in Michigan since 1981 under DTE Energy. Available operating and financial measures include 48.7% capacity factor and 6490 GWh annual generation; $965/kW reported CapEx.

Location
St Clair, Michigan
Technology
Conventional Steam Coal, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine, Petroleum Liquids
Owner / parent
DTE Energy
Operator
DTE Electric Company
Grid
MISO (Midcontinent)
Plant ID
6034

What stands out

1

Belle River is a 1.7 GW Conventional Steam Coal asset in Michigan with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 48.7% capacity factor and 6490 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $965/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “LG ES system integrator subsidiary signs 6GWh BESS deal with Michigan utility DTE Energy” (Energy Storage News, 2026-05-28).

Market and operating context

ISO / market
MISO (Midcontinent)
Balancing authority
Midcontinent Independent Transmission System Operator, Inc..
NERC region
RFC
State rank
#2 of 3
National rank
#20 of 100

Why it matters

For this asset in MISO (Midcontinent), operating status, generation, ownership, and linked events are the primary facts for performance and asset-level diligence. The exact chart and source-linked records below let the reader test those facts before moving to a deeper report.