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Kota Super Thermal Power Plant1,240 MW Coal

Coal

Kota Super Thermal Power Plant is a 1,240 MW coal power plant located in India. Commissioned in 2010. Owned by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam.

Capacity
1,240 MW

1.24 GW

Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam
Location
25.1717°, 75.8169°

India, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 25.171700, 75.816900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
4.90 Mt
5974 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
78.38 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2050
24 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.1M
cars per year
653.2K
homes per year
222.7M
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
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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