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Guodian Jiujiang power station1,360 MW Coal

Coal

The Guodian Jiujiang power station is a significant coal-fired power generation facility located in China, with geographic coordinates of 29.7404 latitude and 116.0345 longitude. This power plant plays a vital role in the national energy mix, contributing a substantial capacity of 1360 MW to the local grid, which is essential for meeting the energy demands of the surrounding regions. Owned and operated by the China Guodian Group Corporation, this facility was commissioned in 2001 and has since been a cornerstone of energy generation in the area. The technology employed at Guodian Jiujiang is based on traditional coal combustion, which involves the burning of coal to produce steam that drives turbines for electricity generation. Given its considerable capacity, the plant significantly contributes to the energy supply, providing power for both residential and industrial uses. Situated in a region that has been focusing on energy security and development, the Guodian Jiujiang power station is strategically important to the local grid as it helps ensure a stable supply of electricity in a country that heavily relies on coal for energy production. China's energy policy context, which emphasizes balancing economic growth with energy security, has positioned coal as a critical fuel source, despite the nation's increasing investments in renewable energy. This power plant's operational context reflects the ongoing transition in China's energy landscape, which faces pressures to reduce carbon emissions while still relying on coal-based power generation to meet its demands.

Capacity
1,360 MW

1.36 GW

Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
China Guodian Group Corporation
Location
29.7404°, 116.0345°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 29.740400, 116.034500
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.37 Mt
6552 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
134.33 Mt
Over 25 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2041
15 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2M
cars per year
716.4K
homes per year
244.2M
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
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Stations
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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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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