Hengshan Jiangsu power station is a 115 MW coal-fired power plant located in Jiangsu, China. Operated by Jiangsu Electric Power Corp, it was commissioned in 2007 and contributes to the country's coal energy generation. This facility ranks as the 933rd largest coal plant in China. With a capacity of 115 MW, it represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. China has 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity exceeding 1,030,000 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in China, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, Hengshan Jiangsu is about one-sixtieth the size. Coal remains a major energy source in China, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity generation. The plant utilizes local coal resources, aligning with the country's energy demands. Hengshan Jiangsu is located in Eastern China, approximately 200 km from Shanghai.
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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