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Jingneng Zhuozhou power station350 MW Coal

Coal

Jingneng Zhuozhou power station is a significant coal-fired power generation facility located in China, specifically at coordinates 39.5633° N latitude and 115.9992° E longitude. Commissioned in 2017, this power plant plays a crucial role in the national energy mix, contributing to the country's ongoing reliance on coal as a primary energy source. With a capacity of 350 MW, Jingneng Zhuozhou is instrumental in meeting the energy demands of the surrounding region, particularly as China strives to balance its energy needs with environmental considerations. The plant is operated by Jingneng Power, a company known for its commitment to energy generation and sustainability initiatives in China. As part of the broader energy landscape, this facility is essential in providing reliable electricity to the local grid, especially in the context of the rapid industrial growth experienced in the region. The use of coal as the fuel type aligns with China's historical energy strategy, which focuses on domestic resource utilization. The technology employed at Jingneng Zhuozhou includes traditional coal-fired systems that have been optimized for efficiency. While the country is moving towards cleaner energy sources, facilities like this power plant remain vital for energy generation stability in the transition phase. The importance of the Jingneng Zhuozhou power station is amplified by its location near major urban centers, facilitating the distribution of electricity to millions of residents and industries. As China continues to implement policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, the operational efficiency of coal-based power generation plants becomes even more significant. The Jingneng Zhuozhou power station thus represents a key player in this energy environment, providing essential power while also being a part of the larger conversation about energy transition and sustainability in the coal sector.

Capacity
350 MW
Commissioning Year
2017

9 years old

Owner
Jingneng Power
Location
39.5633°, 115.9992°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,040. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #5,633 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,777 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

9 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Jingneng Power operates 1 plants totalling 350 MW

Regional density

37 plants within 100 km, 15,882 MW combined

Nearest plant: CEFR (19.8 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 39.563300, 115.999200
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.38 Mt
1686 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
12.44 Mt
Over 9 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2057
31 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
300.6K
cars per year
184.4K
homes per year
62.9M
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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