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Guangzhou power station240 MW Coal

Coal

The Guangzhou power station, with a capacity of 240 MW, holds the #1193 rank among China's 4,430 power generation facilities, positioning it as a relatively small yet essential component within the nation's coal sector. As the 861st largest coal facility out of 1,012 in the country, this power station plays a modest role in an energy landscape dominated by fossil fuels, with coal being the primary source of energy in China. Commissioned in 1989 and operated by Guangzhou Power Gen Co, the plant utilizes traditional coal-fired generation technology, contributing to the local grid amidst a cluster of larger coal plants in the vicinity. Not far from the Guangzhou power station, the Guangzhou Zhujiang power station (1,280 MW) and Sanshui Hengyi power station (1,200 MW) dominate the energy supply, showcasing the significant capacity of coal plants in this region. Despite its minimal share of just 0.01% of the national capacity, the Guangzhou power station is vital for supporting the energy demands of the densely populated Pearl River Delta, where industrial and urban growth continues to drive energy needs. The operational framework of this plant reflects a broader reliance on coal, which contributes to environmental concerns but also underscores economic efficiency in energy production. As China navigates the complexities of energy transition, the Guangzhou power station remains a key player in meeting immediate energy demands while the country seeks to diversify its energy portfolio.

Capacity
240 MW
Commissioning Year
1989

37 years old

Owner
Guangzhou Power Gen Co
Location
23.1420°, 113.2243°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,194. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,803 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,027 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

37 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Guangzhou Power Gen Co operates 1 plants totalling 240 MW

Regional density

43 plants within 100 km, 28,020 MW combined

Nearest plant: Meizhou Landfill Gas (3.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 23.142000, 113.224300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
948.2 Kt
1156 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
35.08 Mt
Over 37 years of operation
Closing Soon
2029
3 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
206.1K
cars per year
126.4K
homes per year
43.1M
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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