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Energetyka Cieplna Wielun5,110 MW Coal

Coal

Energetyka Cieplna Wielun is a 5,110 MW coal power plant located in Poland. Commissioned in 2015. Owned by Energetyka Cieplna Sp. z o.o..

Capacity
5,110 MW

5.11 GW

Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Energetyka Cieplna Sp. z o.o.
Location
51.2316°, 18.5696°

Poland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 51.231639, 18.569630
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
20.19 Mt
24620 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
222.07 Mt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2055
29 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.4M
cars per year
2.7M
homes per year
917.7M
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
Poland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

PolandEnergy Profile

318
Total Stations
82.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasNuclear
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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