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Marzocco coal-fired power plant310 MW Coal

Coal

Marzocco coal-fired power plant is a 310 MW coal power plant located in Italy. Commissioned in 2015. Owned by Marzocco S.p.A..

Capacity
310 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Marzocco S.p.A.
Location
43.5676°, 10.3111°

Italy, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 43.567603, 10.311141
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.22 Mt
1494 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
13.47 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
266.2K
cars per year
163.3K
homes per year
55.7M
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
Italy
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

ItalyEnergy Profile

542
Total Stations
131.1 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroCoalOil
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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