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Ramagundam B Thermal Power Station62.5 MW Coal

Coal

Ramagundam B Thermal Power Station is a 62.5 MW coal power plant located in India. Commissioned in 2015. Owned by Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited.

Capacity
62.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited
Location
18.7699°, 79.4494°

India, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 18.769927, 79.449413
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
246.9 Kt
301 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.72 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
53.7K
cars per year
32.9K
homes per year
11.2M
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
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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