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Huaneng International Power Co., Ltd. Haimen Power Plant4,144 MW Coal

Coal

Huaneng International Power Co., Ltd. Haimen Power Plant is a 4,144 MW coal power plant located in China. Commissioned in 2010. Owned by 中国华能-华能国际.

Capacity
4,144 MW

4.14 GW

Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
中国华能-华能国际
Location
23.1844°, 116.6561°

China, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 23.184428, 116.656116
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
16.37 Mt
19966 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
261.95 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2050
24 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
3.6M
cars per year
2.2M
homes per year
744.2M
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
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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