Talen Energy Corporation

Talen Energy Corporation is a leading independent power producer and energy infrastructure company that generates and sells electricity, capacity, and ancillary services into wholesale power markets across the United States. It operates a diverse portfolio of power plants, including nuclear, natural gas, coal, oil, and fossil facilities, with a total generation capacity of approximately 13.1 gigawatts across 12 locations in four states, primarily in the Mid-Atlantic, Ohio, and Montana regions. Anchored by the Susquehanna nuclear facility, which provides about 50% of its annual generation and represents one of the largest nuclear-powered plants in the U.S., the company emphasizes safe, reliable operations and delivers significant zero-carbon power, comprising roughly half of its output. Talen Energy Corporation focuses on high-value generation per megawatt and serves growing demands from digital infrastructure, including co-located data centers powered by its nuclear assets through innovative partnerships. Its natural gas-fired assets, enhanced by efficient combined-cycle plants, provide baseload and peaking capacity in key markets like PJM, supporting reliable power for large commercial customers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, Talen Energy Corporation plays a vital role in the U.S. power sector by optimizing dispatchable and low-carbon resources for wholesale markets.

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