Fangshan power station is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Huozhou Coal & Electricity Group since 2007. Ranked #941 of 1012 coal plants in China. Its 100 MW represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Fangshan 70 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Liulin Liansheng power station (2000 MW, Coal), Liulin 1 Coal (1400 MW, Coal), and Shan Xi Hua Guang Fa Dian You Xian Ze Ren Gong Si (Liu Lin Dian Han Er Qi) (1200 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Shanxi Province, approximately 100 km from Taiyuan.
19 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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