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Ciepłownia SM "Świt"

Coal

The Cieplownia SM "Swit" is a key infrastructure asset in Poland's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing coal energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the Ciepłownia SM "Świt", which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1960, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Poland, Cieplownia SM "Swit" occupies the #113 position among all operational coal power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Poland's total installed coal generating capacity, which currently stands at 62,084 MW. The largest operational coal installation in Poland is the Bełchatów Power Station with an output of 5,472 MW, making the Cieplownia SM "Swit" approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Poland's aggregate generation capacity of 82,656 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of coal power plants (modeled at 55% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Poland consumes 4 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 53.8307° latitude and 22.3566° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include FW Taciewo (wind, 30 MW), FW Rajgród (wind, 25 MW), FF Kolno (solar, 2 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Poland.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1960

66 years old

Owner
Ciepłownia SM "Świt"
Location
53.8307°, 22.3566°

Poland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 53.830674, 22.356560
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 66 years of operation
Past Retirement
2000
26 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
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
Poland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

PolandEnergy Profile

318
Total Stations
82.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasNuclear
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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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