World Power Plants

Leiyang Baiyang power station120 MW Coal

Coal

Leiyang Baiyang power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Hunan Province, China, operated by Guangdong Shaoguan Energy Group since its commissioning in 2007. This facility contributes to the coal energy generation in the region. Leiyang Baiyang ranks as the 925th largest coal plant in China. With its 120 MW capacity, it accounts for 0.01% of the country's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. China has 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity of over 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station, has a capacity of 7,000 MW, indicating that Leiyang Baiyang is a relatively small facility in the overall landscape. Coal remains a dominant energy source in China, providing around 64% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal in Hunan Province supports local energy needs, while the plant is located approximately 150 km from Changsha.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Guangdong Shaoguan Energy Group
Location
26.4595°, 112.8681°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,395. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

19 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Guangdong Shaoguan Energy Group operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 3,894 MW combined

Nearest plant: Leiyang power station (8.3 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 26.459500, 112.868100
Open in Google Maps
Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
474.1 Kt
578 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.01 Mt
Over 19 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
103.1K
cars per year
63.2K
homes per year
21.5M
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
Top Fuels

See Incorrect or Missing Data?

Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.