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Jiangsu Jingshen Salt power station60 MW Coal

Coal

Jiangsu Jingshen Salt power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Jiangsu Jingshen Salt Industry Co Ltd. It was commissioned in 2008. Ranked #988 of 1012 coal plants in China, this facility's 60 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 Jiangsu Jingshen Salt 116.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Huaneng Huaiyin power station (1320 MW, Coal), Huai'an - Guoxin Coal (660 MW, Coal), and Jiangsu Xiangshui Wind (201 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Jiangsu Province, approximately 200 km northwest of Shanghai.

Capacity
60 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Jiangsu Jingshen Salt Industry Co Ltd.
Location
33.5214°, 119.1132°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 33.521400, 119.113200
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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
Top Fuels
Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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