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Harduaganj Thermal Power Station1,270 MW Coal

Coal

Harduaganj Thermal Power Station is a 1,270 MW coal power plant located in India. Commissioned in 1991. Owned by Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL).

Capacity
1,270 MW

1.27 GW

Commissioning Year
1991

35 years old

Owner
Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL)
Location
28.0175°, 78.1300°

India, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 28.017500, 78.130000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.02 Mt
6119 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
175.61 Mt
Over 35 years of operation
Closing Soon
2031
5 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.1M
cars per year
669.0K
homes per year
228.1M
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
India
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

IndiaEnergy Profile

1,805
Total Stations
513.9 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroSolar
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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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