Metalsider is an 8.8 MW coal-fired power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2010. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and contributes 0.21% of Brazil's total coal capacity of 4,130 MW across 22 plants. Ranked #20 of 22 coal plants in Brazil, Metalsider's 8.8 MW represents a small fraction of the country's coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Brazil is Usina Termelétrica Pecém at 1,085 MW, making Metalsider 123 times smaller. Nearby plants include Aureliano Chaves (226 MW, Gas), Ibirité Power Plant (226 MW, Gas), and Igarapé (131 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Minas Gerais, approximately 100 km from Belo Horizonte.
16 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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