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KRASNOYARSK CHP-11,154 MW Coal

Coal

KRASNOYARSK CHP-1 is a coal power plant located in Russia. It has an installed capacity of 1,154 MW generated from coal energy. The plant was commissioned in 1943. It is operated by JSC "Yenisei TGC (TGC-13)".

Capacity
1,154 MW

1.15 GW

Commissioning Year
1943

83 years old

Owner
JSC "Yenisei TGC (TGC-13)"
Location
56.1097°, 93.0948°

Russia, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 56.109700, 93.094800
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
4.56 Mt
5560 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
378.41 Mt
Over 83 years of operation
Past Retirement
1983
43 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
991.1K
cars per year
607.9K
homes per year
207.2M
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
Russia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

RussiaEnergy Profile

652
Total Stations
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalHydro
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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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