Template:Infobox power station/doc

Usage

Use the following infobox for all types of power stations. For hydroelectric power stations involving dams (except tidal facilities), please use {{Infobox dam}}. Hold down CTRL to copy separate sections of the template code (Windows):

{{{name}}}
{{{name}}} {{{image_caption}}}
250px {{{location_map_caption}}}
Official name	{{{name_official}}}
Country	{{{country}}}
Location	{{{location}}}
0°0'0"N 0°0'0"E
Status	{{{status}}}
Construction began	{{{construction_began}}}
Commission date	{{{commissioned}}}
Decommission date	{{{decommissioned}}}
Construction cost	{{{cost}}}
Owner(s)	{{{owner}}}
Operator(s)	{{{operator}}}
Geothermal power station
Type	{{{geo_type}}}
Min. source temp.	{{{geo_temp_requirement}}}
Wells	{{{geo_well_count}}}
Max. well depth	{{{geo_well_depth}}}
Hot water output	{{{geo_water_output}}}
Pumped-storage power station
Upper reservoir	{{{psps_upper_res}}}
Upper res. capacity	{{{psps_upper_res_capacity}}}
Penstocks	{{{psps_penstocks}}}
Lower reservoir	{{{psps_lower_res}}}
Lower res. capacity	{{{psps_lower_res_capacity}}}
Hydraulic head	{{{psps_hydraulic head}}}
Generating units	{{{psps_generators}}}
Pump-generators	{{{psps_pumpgenerators}}}
Pumps	{{{psps_pumps}}}
Solar farm
Type	{{{solar_type}}}
CPV concentration	{{{solar_cpv_concentration}}}
CSP technology	{{{solar_csp_technology}}}
Heliostats	{{{solar_csp_heliostats}}}
CPVT?	{{{solar_cpvt}}}
Tidal power station
Type	{{{tide_technology}}}
Type of TSG	{{{tide_tsg_type}}}
Barrage height	{{{tide_barrage_height}}}
Barrage length	{{{tide_barrage_length}}}
Barrage width	{{{tide_barrage_width}}}
Crosses	{{{tide_crosses}}}
Channel width	{{{tide_channel_width}}}
Channel speed	{{{tide_channel_speed}}}
Perpendicular length	{{{tide_dtp_length_perp}}}
Parallel length	{{{tide_dtp_length_para}}}
Tidal range	{{{tide_range}}}
Wave power facility
Type	{{{wave_technology}}}
Offshore site area	{{{wave_site_area}}}
Generator depth	{{{wave_generator_depth}}}
Distance from shore	{{{wave_shore_distance}}}
Wind farm
Type	{{{wind_farm_type}}}
Avg. site elevation	{{{wind_site_elevation}}}
Site usage	{{{wind_site_usage}}}
Site area	{{{wind_site_area}}}
Max. water depth	{{{wind_offshore_depth}}}
Distance from shore	{{{wind_offshore_distance}}}
Hub height	{{{wind_hub_height}}}
Rotor diameter	{{{wind_rotor_diameter}}}
Rated wind speed	{{{wind_rated_speed}}}
Power generation
Units operational	{{{ps_units_operational}}}
Make and model	{{{ps_units_manu_model}}}
Units under const.	{{{ps_units_uc}}}
Units planned	{{{ps_units_planned}}}
Units decommissioned	{{{ps_units_decommissioned}}}
Nameplate capacity	{{{ps_electrical_capacity}}}
Capacity factor	{{{ps_electrical_cap_fac}}}
Annual generation	{{{ps_annual_generation}}}
Website {{{website}}}
{{{extra}}}

{{Infobox power station
| name                   = 
| name_official          = 
| image                  = 
| image_size             = 
| image_caption          = 
| image_alt              = 
| location_map           = 
| location_map_size      = 
| location_map_caption   = 
| location_map_alt       = 
| lat_d     = 
| lat_m     = 
| lat_s     = 
| lat_NS    = 
| long_d    = 
| long_m    = 
| long_s    = 
| long_EW   = 
| coordinates_type       = type:landmark
| coordinates_display    = inline,title
| country                = 
| location               = 
| status                 = 
| construction_began     = 
| commissioned           = 
| decommissioned         = 
| cost                   = 
| owner                  = 
| operator               = 
<!------------------------- GEOTHERMAL POWER STATIONS -->
| geo_type               = 
| geo_temp_requirement   = 
| geo_well_count         = 
| geo_well_depth         = 
| geo_water_output       = 
<!------------------------- NUCLEAR POWER STATIONS -->
| nuke_reactor_type      = 
| nuke_reactor_supplier  = 
| nuke_fuel_type         = 
| nuke_fuel_supplier     = 
| nuke_water_source      = 
| nuke_water_distance    = 
| nuke_cooling_towers    = 
<!------------------------- PUMPED-STORAGE POWER STATIONS -->
| psps_upper_res         = 
| psps_upper_res_capacity= 
| psps_penstocks         = 
| psps_lower_res         = 
| psps_lower_res_capacity= 
| psps_hydraulic head    = 
| psps_generators        = 
| psps_pumpgenerators    = 
| psps_pumps             = 
<!------------------------- SOLAR FARMS -->
| solar_type             = 
| solar_cpv_concentration= 
| solar_csp_technology   = 
| solar_csp_heliostats   = 
| solar_cpvt             = 
| solar_site_area        = 
<!------------------------- TIDAL POWER STATIONS -->
| tide_technology        = 
| tide_tsg_type          = 
| tide_barrage_height    = 
| tide_barrage_length    = 
| tide_barrage_width     = 
| tide_crosses           = 
| tide_channel_width     = 
| tide_channel_speed     = 
| tide_dtp_length_perp   = 
| tide_dtp_length_para   = 
| tide_range             = 
<!------------------------- WAVE FACILITIES -->
| wave_technology        = 
| wave_site_area         = 
| wave_generator_depth   = 
| wave_shore_distance    = 
<!------------------------- WIND FARMS -->
| wind_farm_type         = 
| wind_site_elevation    = 
| wind_site_usage        = 
| wind_site_area         = 
| wind_offshore_depth    = 
| wind_offshore_distance = 
| wind_hub_height        = 
| wind_rotor_diameter    = 
| wind_rated_speed       = 
<!------------------------- GENERAL -->
| ps_fuel_primary        = 
| ps_fuel_secondary      = 
| ps_fuel_tertiary       = 
| ps_units_operational   = 
| ps_units_manu_model    = 
| ps_units_uc            = 
| ps_units_planned       = 
| ps_units_decommissioned= 
| ps_electrical_capacity = 
| ps_electrical_cap_fac  = 
| ps_thermal_capacity    = 
| ps_annual_generation   = 
| ps_cogeneration        = 
| ps_combined_cycle      = 
| website                = 
| extra                  = 
}}

Parameters

Parameter	Description
Lead section
name	Name of power station
name_official	Official name, if different from name. Preferably in native language.
image	Image filename, without File: parameter.
image_size	Avoid using: Overrides the default 250px
image_caption	Caption beneath image
image_alt	Alternative text for image.
location_map	Name of a location map file. The coordinates must be specified as well (see below).
location_map_size	Avoid using: Overrides the default 250px
location_map_caption	Caption beneath the location map
location_map_alt	Alternative text for location map.
lat_d	Latitude degrees.
lat_m	Latitude minutes. Omit or leave blank if lat_d is in decimal format.
lat_s	Latitude seconds. Omit or leave blank if lat_d is in decimal format. Remember to avoid being overly precise.
lat_NS	Northern or Southern latitude (enter N or S). Omit or leave blank if lat_d is in decimal format.
long_d	Longitude degrees.
long_m	Longitude minutes. Omit or leave blank if long_d is in decimal format.
long_s	Longitude seconds. Omit or leave blank if long_d is in decimal format. Remember to avoid being overly precise.
long_EW	Longitude East or West (enter E or W). Omit or leave blank if long_d is in decimal format.
coordinates_type	Optional parameter to add additional coordinate functions. See here for more details.
coordinates_display	Display the coordinates inline or title, or both as inline,title.
country	Country where the facility is located. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality; see MOS:FLAG for a detailed rationale.
location	General area where located. Avoid being overly-detailed.
status	State of the project. Enter any one of the following auto-expanding fields: P=Proposed, U=Under construction, O=Operational, M=Mothballed, D=Decommissioned.
construction_began	Date construction of the first unit began, consider using {{Start date}}.
commissioned	Date commissioned, or to be commissioned, of the first unit. Consider using {{Start date}}.
decommissioned	Date decommissioned, or to be decommissioned, of the last unit. Consider using {{End date}}.
cost	Total cost of development
owner	Owner(s) of the power station. Consider limiting to the top two, and include ownership percentage. Example: Owner1: 60% <br/>Owner2: 40%
operator	Plant operator(s). If different from owner.
Geothermal power stations
geo_type	The type of geothermal power station. Enter any one of the following auto-expanding fields: DS=Dry steam, FS=Flash steam, BC=Binary cycle.
geo_temp_requirement	Minimum temperature requirement of geothermal source. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|C|F|0|abbr=on}}
geo_well_count	Number of geothermal wells.
geo_well_depth	Depth of the deepest well.
geo_water_output	Hot water production in litres.
Nuclear power stations
nuke_reactor_type	The type(s) of reactors currently in use, and its corresponding number of reactors. For multiple reactors types, you may use the <br/> function. For power stations using a single type of reactor, enter any one of the following auto-expanding fields: PWR=PWR, BWR=BWR, PHWR=PHWR, RBMK=RBMK, GCR=GCR, AGR=AGR, FBR=FBR, PBR=PBR, MSR=MSR, AHR=AHR.
nuke_reactor_supplier	Reactor supplier(s)
nuke_fuel_type	Type of nuclear fuel.
nuke_fuel_supplier	Supplier of nuclear fuel.
nuke_water_source	Source of cooling water.
nuke_water_distance	Distance from source of cooling water.
nuke_cooling_towers	Number of cooling towers.
Pumped-storage hydroelectric power stations
psps_upper_res	Name of upper reservoir.
psps_upper_res_capacity	Water storage capacity of upper reservoir.
psps_penstocks	Number of penstocks between the reservoirs.
psps_lower_res	Name of lower reservoir.
psps_lower_res_capacity	Water capacity of lower reservoir.
psps_hydraulic_head	Hydraulic head from upper reservoir.
psps_generators	Number of generation units of the pumped-storage power station.
psps_pumpgenerators	Number of units used for both generating and pumping.
psps_pumps	Number of pumping units to the upper reservoir.
Solar farms
solar_type	The type of solar technology in use. Enter any one of the following auto-expanding fields: PV=Flat-panel PV, CPV=CPV, CSP=CSP
solar_cpv_concentration	Concentration of CPV plant: Low, Medium, or High. See also: Types of CPV.
solar_csp_technology	The CSP technology in use. Enter any one of the following auto-expanding fields: D=Dish Stirling, T=Solar power tower, F=Fresnel reflector, or P=parabolic trough.
solar_csp_heliostats	Number of heliostats.
solar_cpvt	Is the power station a CPVT type? Add Yes or No.
solar_site_area	Land area used for entire facility. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|km2|mi2|0|abbr=on}}
Tidal power stations
tide_technology	The tidal technology in use. Enter any one of the following auto-expanding fields. For tidal barrage technology, please use infobox dam. TSG=Tidal stream generator, DTP=Dynamic tidal power
tide_tsg_type	Type of tidal stream generator.
tide_barrage_height	Height of tidal barrage.
tide_barrage_length	Length of tidal barrage.
tide_barrage_width	Width of tidal barrage.
tide_crosses	Channel of water across which the barrage is build, or in which the tidal generators are located.
tide_channel_width	Width of above mentioned channel.
tide_channel_speed	Speed of water flow in the above mentioned channel. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m/s|ft/s|1|abbr=on}}
tide_dtp_length_perp	Perpendicular length of the dynamic tidal power structure.
tide_dtp_length_para	Parallel length of the dynamic tidal power structure.
tide_range	Tidal range created by the dynamic tidal power structure.
Wave farms
wave_technology	The wave technology in use (capture method). Capture methods are buoy (point absorber), surface-following attenuator, terminator, oriented perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation, oscillating water column, underwater attenuator.
wave_site_area	Surface area used for entire facility. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|km2|mi2|0|abbr=on}}
wave_generator_depth	Average water depth at the converter locations. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
wave_shore_distance	Minimum distance from shore of wave farms. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
Wind farms
wind_farm_type	Type of wind farm (Onshore, Nearshore, Offshore). See also Types of wind farms.
wind_site_elevation	Highest ground altitude (don't add hub height) over which a turbine is constructed. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
wind_site_usage	Ground usage of Onshore wind farms (e.g. Farm land, desert, etc).
wind_site_area	Area used for entire facility. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|km2|mi2|0|abbr=on}}
wind_offshore_depth	Average water depth of Offshore wind farms. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
wind_offshore_distance	Minimum distance from shore of Offshore wind farms. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}}
wind_hub_height	Height of the wind turbine towers from base to hub. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} If multiple types of turbines are in use, enter the maximum value.
wind_rotor_diameter	Diameter of wind turbine rotor. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m|ft|0|abbr=on}} If multiple types of turbines are in use, enter the maximum value.
wind_rated_speed	Rated wind speed of the wind turbine model. Consider using: {{Convert|XX|m/s|ft/s|1|abbr=on}} If multiple types of turbines are in use, enter the minimum value.
End section (used by all power station types, including those not listed above)
ps_fuel_primary	Primary fuel source
ps_fuel_secondary	Secondary fuel source (optional)
ps_fuel_tertiary	Tertiary fuel source (optional)
ps_units_operational	Number of currently operational turbines/generating units. Not applicable for pumped-storage power stations.
ps_units_manu_model	Shortened name(s) of manufacturers and models of currently operational turbines/generating units.
ps_units_uc	Number of generating units under construction.
ps_units_planned	Number of generating units currently planned/proposed for installation.
ps_units_decommissioned	Number of generating units decommissioned.
ps_electrical_capacity	Current gross installed capacity in megawatts.
ps_electrical_cap_fac	Capacity factor of the power station, in percentage.
ps_thermal_capacity	Thermal capacity.
ps_annual_generation	Average annual gross power generation of the previous whole year.
ps_cogeneration	Is the power station a cogeneration type? Add Yes or No.
ps_combined_cycle	Is the power station a combined cycle type? Add Yes or No.
website	Official website.
extra	Use this field to add an additional infobox within this infobox.

See also

• {{Infobox dam}}
• {{Infobox power transmission line}}