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PGE Energia Ciepla Oddzial nr 1 w Krakowie460 MW Coal

Coal

PGE Energia Ciepla Oddzial nr 1 w Krakowie is a 460 MW coal power plant located in Poland. Commissioned in 1986. Owned by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A..

Capacity
460 MW
Commissioning Year
1986

40 years old

Owner
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A.
Location
50.0538°, 20.0142°

Poland, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 50.053808, 20.014240
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.82 Mt
2216 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
72.69 Mt
Over 40 years of operation
Closing Soon
2026
Expected to retire this year
Annual emissions equivalent to
395.1K
cars per year
242.3K
homes per year
82.6M
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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