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Baise Tianyang power station300 MW Coal

Coal

The Baise Tianyang Power Station, located in Guangxi, China, is a coal-fired power generation facility with a capacity of 300 MW. Commissioned in 2007, this power plant exemplifies the use of coal technology in meeting the growing energy demands of the region. Situated at coordinates 23.7883, 106.8150, the Baise Tianyang Power Station plays a crucial role in the local energy mix, providing reliable electricity to both residential and industrial consumers. Operated by Guangxi Investment Group Co Ltd, this facility is part of China's extensive network of coal power plants, which are integral to the country's energy infrastructure. The technology employed at Baise Tianyang allows for efficient energy generation, but it also raises environmental concerns as China looks to diversify its energy sources. The plant's operation is significant not only for energy production but also for its economic contributions to the local community through job creation and infrastructure support. In the context of national energy policy, the Baise Tianyang Power Station highlights the challenges China faces in transitioning to a cleaner energy future while still relying heavily on coal for its energy needs. As the country works towards reducing its carbon footprint, facilities like Baise Tianyang are often at the center of discussions about energy transition and sustainability.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Guangxi Investment Group Co Ltd
Location
23.7883°, 106.8150°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,059. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,026 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,851 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

19 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Guangxi Investment Group Co Ltd operates 2 plants totalling 1,620 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 5,515 MW combined

Nearest plant: Baise Smelter power station (0.6 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 23.788300, 106.815000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.19 Mt
1445 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
22.52 Mt
Over 19 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
257.7K
cars per year
158.0K
homes per year
53.9M
trees to offset

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
China
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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