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ANLLARES GR 1346.84 MW Coal

Coal

ANLLARES GR 1 is a coal power plant located in Spain. It has an installed capacity of 346.8 MW generated from coal energy. The plant was commissioned in 1982. It is operated by GAS NATURAL FENOSA GENERACION S.L.U.

Capacity
346.84 MW
Commissioning Year
1982

44 years old

Owner
GAS NATURAL FENOSA GENERACION S.L.U.
Location
42.8385°, -6.5332°

Spain, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 42.838500, -6.533200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.37 Mt
1671 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
60.29 Mt
Over 44 years of operation
Past Retirement
2022
4 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
297.9K
cars per year
182.7K
homes per year
62.3M
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
Spain
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

SpainEnergy Profile

981
Total Stations
122.1 GW
Total Capacity
GasHydroNuclearWind
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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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