Point Tupper is a 154 MW coal-fired power plant located in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is one of 17 coal plants in the country and contributes to the local energy supply. Point Tupper ranks as the 15th largest coal plant in Canada. With 154 MW, it represents 1.29% of Canada's total coal capacity of 11,929 MW. Canada has 17 coal plants with a combined capacity of 11,929 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Canada, Sundance at 2,141 MW, this facility is approximately 0.07 times its size. Coal is a diminishing but still relevant part of Canada's energy mix, contributing to about 8% of the country's electricity generation. The Point Tupper plant utilizes local coal resources to generate power for the region. It is situated approximately 200 km east of Halifax in the eastern part of the province.
33 years old
Canada, North America
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
Canada- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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