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Guodian Yuyuan power station300 MW Coal

Coal

The Guodian Yuyuan power station is a coal-fired power generation facility situated in China, with geographical coordinates of 35.0579° N and 112.5792° E. This facility boasts a capacity of 300 MW and is operated by Guodian Tongling Power Generation Co Ltd, having been commissioned in 2005. As a significant contributor to the national energy mix, Guodian Yuyuan plays an integral role in delivering electricity to the surrounding areas, bolstering the local grid amidst the growing energy demands of the region. The power station employs conventional coal combustion technology, which is characterized by the burning of coal to generate steam that powers turbines for electricity production. Coal remains a key energy source in China, contributing to a substantial portion of the country’s electricity generation, despite the push towards renewable energy. The operational context of Guodian Yuyuan reflects China's complex energy landscape, where coal continues to be a primary fuel source while the government promotes policies encouraging the transition to cleaner energy alternatives. This facility underscores the balancing act that China faces in meeting energy needs while striving for environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
Guodian Tongling Power Generation Co Ltd
Location
35.0579°, 112.5792°

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

21 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Guodian Tongling Power Generation Co Ltd operates 3 plants totalling 2,760 MW

Regional density

56 plants within 100 km, 34,879 MW combined

Nearest plant: Jiyuan Landfill (7 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 35.057900, 112.579200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.19 Mt
1445 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
24.89 Mt
Over 21 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2045
19 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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