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Salmisaari B163 MW Coal

Coal

Salmisaari B is a coal power plant located in Finland. It has an installed capacity of 163 MW generated from coal energy. It is operated by Helsingin Energia.

Capacity
163 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Helsingin Energia
Location
60.1656°, 24.9048°

Finland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 60.165600, 24.904800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
644.0 Kt
785 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
16.74 Mt
Over 26 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
140.0K
cars per year
85.9K
homes per year
29.3M
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
Finland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

FinlandEnergy Profile

179
Total Stations
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
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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