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TERMOELECTRICA TARAPACA172.2 MW Coal

Coal

TERMOELECTRICA TARAPACA is a coal power plant located in Chile. It has an installed capacity of 172.2 MW generated from coal energy. It is operated by CELTA.

Capacity
172.2 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
CELTA
Location
-20.8057°, -70.1928°

Chile, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -20.805700, -70.192800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
680.3 Kt
830 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
14.29 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
147.9K
cars per year
90.7K
homes per year
30.9M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Chile
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

ChileEnergy Profile

383
Total Stations
31.5 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasCoalSolar
Top Fuels

Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview

Coal has been a cornerstone of electricity generation for over a century, accounting for a significant share of global energy production. As of now, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants worldwide, distributed across 74 countries, with a total installed capacity of around 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading countries in coal power generation include China, which operates 1,018 plants with a capacity of 1,038.0 GW, followed by India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants at 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, which have 130 and 61 plants, respectively, with capacities of 76.8 GW and 63.9 GW.

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