Republika power station is a 105 MW coal-fired power plant located in Bulgaria, operated by Toplofikacia Pernik Ead and commissioned in 1951. It is one of the older facilities in the country, utilizing coal as its primary fuel source. This plant ranks as the 11th largest coal facility in Bulgaria. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 2.16% of Bulgaria's total coal capacity of 4,859 MW. Bulgaria has 11 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,859 MW. In comparison, the largest coal plant, Maritsa Itzok-2 power station, has a capacity of 1,602 MW, making Republika about 6.5% the size of this facility. Coal is a significant energy source in Bulgaria, providing around 52% of the country's electricity generation. The Republika power station is located in the western part of Bulgaria, approximately 50 km from Sofia.
75 years old
Bulgaria, Europe
- 20. largest of 43 plants in Bulgaria
- #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,354 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 1.13% of the installed capacity of Bulgaria
75 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Toplofikacia Pernik Ead operates 1 plants totalling 105 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 2,265 MW combined
Source: GCPT
Location
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
Bulgaria- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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