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Studstrupvaerket730 MW Coal

Coal

Studstrupvaerket is a coal power plant located in Denmark. It has an installed capacity of 730 MW generated from coal energy. It is operated by Dong Energy.

Capacity
730 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
Dong Energy
Location
56.2521°, 10.3423°

Denmark, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 56.252100, 10.342300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
2.88 Mt
3517 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
161.51 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2010
16 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
627.0K
cars per year
384.5K
homes per year
131.1M
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
Denmark
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

DenmarkEnergy Profile

47
Total Stations
8.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalWindOilGas
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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