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Collinsville42 MW Coal

Coal

Collinsville is a 42 MW coal-fired power plant in Australia, operated by RATCH Australia. Ranked #40 of 41 coal plants in Australia, it contributes 0.1% of the country's total coal capacity of 41,991 MW. The largest coal plant in Australia is Bayswater at 2,640 MW, making Collinsville 62.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hayman Solar Farm (180 MW, Solar) and Hamilton Solar Farm (69 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Queensland, approximately 1,100 km north of Brisbane.

Capacity
42 MW
Commissioning Year
1996

30 years old

Owner
RATCH Australia
Location
-20.5447°, 147.8049°

Australia, Oceania

Location

Coordinates:: -20.544700, 147.804900
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
165.9 Kt
202 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
4.98 Mt
Over 30 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2036
10 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
36.1K
cars per year
22.1K
homes per year
7.5M
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
Australia
Continent
Oceania
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

AustraliaEnergy Profile

678
Total Plants
156.6 GW
Total Capacity
SolarCoalGasHydro
Top Fuels

Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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