Baldwin Energy Complex
BrownfieldBaldwin, Randolph, Illinois · Dynegy Midwest Generation Inc
Baldwin Energy Complex is a coal plant in Baldwin, Randolph, Illinois, retired 2020-08-01. Retired generation sites are among the most attractive datacenter redevelopment targets: the existing interconnection was sized for roughly 635 MW of generation, so the grid hookup, transmission rights, and often cooling-water access are already in place — collapsing the speed-to-power timeline versus a greenfield build.
Former use & capacity
Grid hookup & remediation
Nearby datacenter candidate sites
Scored candidate sites near Baldwin Energy Complex, ranked by DC Readiness.
| Site | Type | State | County | Voltage | Capacity | Queue wait | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAHOKIA | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Louis city | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 73.4 |
| TURKEY HILL | Substation-Adjacent | IL | St. Clair County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 71.9 |
| UNKNOWN156914 | Substation-Adjacent | MO | St. Louis city | 138 kV | 100 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.6 |
| UNKNOWN139507 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Washington County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.4 |
| Greenfield (CAHOKIA - BALDWIN STATION) | Greenfield | MO | St. Louis city | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.4 |
| TAP160053 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Monroe County | 345 kV | 600 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.2 |
| TAP139468 | Substation-Adjacent | IL | Perry County | 230 kV | 300 MW | 4.6 yrs | 69.0 |
| American Bottoms Solar Project | Brownfield | MO | St. Louis | — | 2 MW | — | 68.7 |
Nearby internet exchanges
- Netrality St. Louis - 900 WalnutSt. Louis, MO · 42 networks
- Netrality St. Louis - 210 N TuckerSt. Louis, MO · 41 networks
- H5 Data Centers St. Louis (MO01)St. Louis, MO · 3 networks
- TierPoint St. Louis - WalnutSt. Louis, MO · 3 networks
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Dataset updated . Screening estimates derived from public data sources.
Brownfield attributes are derived from EIA retired-generator and EPA public data. Existing capacity reflects the retired plant's historical nameplate, not deliverable interconnection for a new load. Confirm reusable interconnection rights, remediation status, and site availability with the utility, ISO, and current owner.
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