Açominas is a 102.89 MW coal-fired power plant located in Brazil, commissioned in 2002. The facility generates electricity from coal, contributing to Brazil's thermal power generation capacity. It is the 11th largest coal plant in Brazil. With 102.89 MW, it represents 2.49% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. Brazil has 22 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,130 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Brazil, Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, this facility is approximately one-tenth the size. Coal remains a part of Brazil's energy mix, though its share is declining as the country shifts towards renewable sources. The southeastern region, where Açominas is located, has historically relied on coal and other fossil fuels for energy. The plant is situated in Minas Gerais, approximately 100 km from Belo Horizonte.
24 years old
Brazil, South America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Brazil- Continent
- South America
- 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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