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Figueira20 MW Coal

Coal

Figueira is a 20 MW coal power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 1963. Ranked #15 of 22 coal plants in Brazil. Its 20 MW represents 0.48% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW. The largest coal plant in Brazil is Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, making Figueira 54.25 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Governador Jayme Canet Júnior - GJC (363.14 MW, Hydro) and Klabin Celulose (330 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in Paraná state, approximately 300 km southwest of Curitiba.

Capacity
20 MW
Commissioning Year
1963

63 years old

Owner
Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais (CEMIG)
Location
-23.8482°, -50.3808°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -23.848200, -50.380800
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Brazil
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BrazilEnergy Profile
2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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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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