Alabama
Natural gas accounted for 45% of generation in Alabama over the 12 months to July 2026.
Where they are
Every announced project in Alabama with a recorded location; 14 sites.
Natural gas45%Nuclear32%Coal15%Hydro5%Other (<2.5% each)3%
| Fuel | GWh | Share | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural gas | 64,358 | 45.0% | ↓ 1.4 |
| Nuclear | 46,095 | 32.2% | ↑ 2.4 |
| Coal | 21,018 | 14.7% | ↓ 0.2 |
| Hydro | 6,818 | 4.7% | ↓ 1.0 |
| Other | 3,248 | 2.3% | – |
| Solar | 1,580 | 1.1% | ↑ 0.2 |
What’s standing
The 8 largest of 278 operating generators; 33.1 GW total capacity.
- Browns FerryNuclear · Tennessee Valley Authority1.3 GW1977
- Browns FerryNuclear · Tennessee Valley Authority1.3 GW1975
- Browns FerryNuclear · Tennessee Valley Authority1.3 GW1974
- E C GastonCoal · Alabama Power Co1.0 GW1974
- Joseph M FarleyNuclear · Alabama Power Co0.9 GW1977
- Joseph M FarleyNuclear · Alabama Power Co0.9 GW1981
- BarryCoal · Alabama Power Co0.8 GW1971
- James H Miller JrCoal · Alabama Power Co0.7 GW1989
On the drawing board
Alabama has 33.1 GW standing. Another 80 MW is on the board by 2026: 80 MW testing.
Built since July 2026
- Old Hayneville Solar, LLCStanding80 MW2026
- Foley Solar, LLCTesting80 MW2026
Alabama's announced projects could add 2.7 TWh a year by 2031. Our projection includes 1.7 TWh after applying completion factors based on project status.
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