Query
Paradise
Type
Entity Briefing
Entity
Paradise
Generated
2026-10-17T18:49:10.852Z

Briefing on Paradise

Entity Briefing
Generated Oct 17, 2026·Dataset freshness not reported
1.9 GW
Capacity
Operating
Current status
2017
Operating since
7
Generators
50.5%
Capacity factor
8191 GWh
Annual generation
Briefing/plantOperating

Paradise is a 1.9 GW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle asset in Kentucky, currently Operating.

Paradise is reported in Kentucky since 2017 under Tennessee Valley Authority. Available operating and financial measures include 50.5% capacity factor and 8191 GWh annual generation; $920/kW reported CapEx.

Location
Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Technology
Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle, Natural Gas Fired Combustion Turbine
Owner / parent
Tennessee Valley Authority
Operator
Tennessee Valley Authority
Grid
Tennessee Valley Authority
Plant ID
1378

What stands out

1

Paradise is a 1.9 GW Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle asset in Kentucky with status Operating.

2

Latest annual operating measures report 50.5% capacity factor and 8191 GWh annual generation.

3

Available financial measures include $920/kW CapEx.

4

Latest linked story: “TVA demolishes Paradise Fossil Plant” (WBKO, 2024-08-15).

Market and operating context

Balancing authority
Tennessee Valley Authority
NERC region
SERC
State rank
#1 of 16
National rank
#31 of 2,025

Why it matters

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