Ranked as the 1211th largest power generation facility in China, the Changzhou Zhongtian Iron & Steel power station plays a modest yet significant role in the country's vast energy landscape. With a generation capacity of 230 MW, this coal-fired plant contributes a mere 0.01% to China's total installed capacity of 1,603,494 MW. Despite its relatively small size, the facility is part of a larger regional energy cluster that showcases the dominance of coal in China's energy mix. Located in Jiangsu province, the plant is surrounded by several larger coal facilities, including the Ligang power station at 3960 MW and the Huadian Wangting power station at 1920 MW. These nearby plants underscore the area's reliance on coal, with the Changzhou Zhongtian facility ranking as the 866th largest coal power plant out of 1012 coal plants in the country. The surrounding facilities not only highlight a concentrated coal energy sector but also amplify the importance of the Changzhou Zhongtian station within the local grid. The plant's operators, Changzhou Zhongtian Iron & Steel Co, commissioned the facility in 2005, marking a step toward meeting the growing energy demands of the region. The dominant fuel in China remains coal, and the Changzhou Zhongtian Iron & Steel power station exemplifies this trend, even as the nation seeks to diversify its energy sources. As China continues to grapple with environmental challenges and energy security, facilities like Changzhou Zhongtian serve as reminders of the transitional phase the country is navigating. Looking ahead, the facility's role in supporting local industries while adapting to evolving energy policies will be crucial in balancing economic growth with environmental stewardship.
21 years old
China, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
China- Continent
- Asia
- 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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