Stepney Borough Council began construction of the station at Blyth Wharf in 1907.

[6] In 1956 it was reported that the first Brown-Riley coal pulveriser had been installed at Stepney power station and having been in operation for some time was working with satisfactory results.

[8] During its final decade of operation the station comprised a single 34 MW generator.

[9] This was supplied with steam at a range of pressures and temperatures: 180/350 psi (12.4/24.1 bar) at 299/399/460 °C.

[9][10][8][11] Stepney annual electricity output GWh.The station continued generation until 1972 and has since been demolished.