Callide A is a 30 MW coal power plant in Australia, operated by CS Energy. Ranked #41 of 41 coal plants in Australia, Callide A's 30 MW represents 0.07% of Australia's total coal capacity of 41,991 MW. The largest coal plant in Australia is Bayswater at 2,640 MW, making Callide A 88 times smaller. Nearby plants include Callide Power Stations B & C (1,540 MW, Coal), Callide C (840 MW, Coal), and Callide B (700 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Queensland, approximately 130 km northwest of Brisbane.
61 years old
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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