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Moneypoint power station915 MW Coal

Coal

Moneypoint power station is a coal power plant located in Ireland. It has an installed capacity of 915 MW generated from coal energy. The plant was commissioned in 1986. It is operated by Electricity Supply Board.

Capacity
915 MW
Commissioning Year
1986

40 years old

Owner
Electricity Supply Board
Location
52.6074°, -9.4237°

Ireland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 52.607400, -9.423700
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.61 Mt
4408 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
144.60 Mt
Over 40 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
785.9K
cars per year
482.0K
homes per year
164.3M
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
Ireland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

IrelandEnergy Profile

59
Total Stations
8.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindOilCoal
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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