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Brandon98 MW Coal

Coal

Brandon is a 98 MW coal power plant in Canada, operated by Manitoba Hydro since 1958. Ranked #17 of 17 coal plants in Canada. Its 98 MW represents 0.82% of Canada's total coal capacity of 11,929 MW. The largest coal plant in Canada is Sundance at 2,141 MW, making Brandon 21.8 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Manitoba, approximately 200 km west of Winnipeg.

Capacity
98 MW
Commissioning Year
1958

68 years old

Owner
Manitoba Hydro
Location
49.8453°, -99.8918°

Canada, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 49.845300, -99.891800
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Canada
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
CanadaEnergy Profile
1,334
Total Plants
193.2 GW
Total Capacity
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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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