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Sua Pan Soda Ash14 MW Coal

Coal

Sua Pan Soda Ash is a 14 MW coal power plant in Botswana, commissioned in 2000. Ranked #2 of 2 coal plants in Botswana, Sua Pan Soda Ash's 14 MW represents 1.88% of Botswana's total coal capacity of 746 MW. The largest coal plant in Botswana is Morpule at 732 MW, making Sua Pan Soda Ash 52.2 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Central District of Botswana, approximately 200 km southwest of Gaborone.

Capacity
14 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Botswana Ash (Pty) Ltd
Location
-21.1667°, 27.5167°

Botswana, Africa

Location
Coordinates:: -21.166700, 27.516700
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Botswana
Continent
Africa
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BotswanaEnergy Profile
2
Total Plants
0.8 GW
Total Capacity
Coal
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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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