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Taraz Energy Center60 MW Coal

Coal

TarazEnergoCentral is a coal power plant located in Kazakhstan. It has an installed capacity of 60 MW generated from coal energy.

Capacity
60 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
42.9041°, 71.4077°

Kazakhstan, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 42.904088, 71.407665
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
237.0 Kt
289 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
51.5K
cars per year
31.6K
homes per year
10.8M
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
Kazakhstan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

KazakhstanEnergy Profile

123
Total Stations
42.4 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasSolar
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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