TOPLO RUSE is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Ruse, Bulgaria. The plant is part of Bulgaria's energy infrastructure and contributes to the country's coal generation capacity. It is the 10th largest coal plant in Bulgaria. With 110 MW, it represents 2.26% of Bulgaria's total coal capacity of 4,859 MW. Bulgaria has 11 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,859 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Maritsa Itzok-2 power station at 1,602 MW, this facility is approximately one-seventh the size. Coal is a significant component of Bulgaria's energy mix, providing around 36% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal reflects Bulgaria's energy strategy, which aims to utilize domestic resources. The plant is situated approximately 150 km northeast of Sofia in the northeastern region of the country.
66 years old
Bulgaria, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Bulgaria- Continent
- Europe
- 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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