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TERMOELECTRICA TOCOPILLA (U12)1,001.7 MW Coal

Coal

TERMOELECTRICA TOCOPILLA (U12) is a coal power plant located in Chile. It has an installed capacity of 1,001.7 MW generated from coal energy. It is operated by E-CL.

Capacity
1,001.7 MW

1.00 GW

Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
E-CL
Location
-22.0910°, -70.2126°

Chile, South America

Location

Coordinates:: -22.091000, -70.212600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.96 Mt
4826 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
87.06 Mt
Over 22 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2044
18 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
860.3K
cars per year
527.7K
homes per year
179.9M
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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