The Luoyang Longyu Hongguang Power Station is positioned as the 1310th largest power generation facility in China, with a coal-fired capacity of 165 MW. In a country where coal remains the dominant fuel, this facility represents a minuscule 0.01% of China's staggering total capacity of 1,603,494 MW, which arises from 4,430 plants. Although it ranks 898th among 1,012 coal plants in China, its significance is magnified by its location within a densely packed network of energy generation facilities. Within a 50 km radius, the power station is surrounded by several substantial plants, including the Xiaolangdi Hydroelectric Power Station with a capacity of 1,800 MW, and multiple coal plants such as the Yichuan Longquan Kim Hyung power station at 1,320 MW and the Luoyang Mengjin power station at 1,200 MW. This concentration of power generation underscores the critical role of the Luoyang Longyu Hongguang Power Station in providing baseline energy supply to the region. As China transitions towards cleaner energy solutions, the facility stands at a crossroads, where its historical reliance on coal must adapt to emerging environmental policies and sustainability goals. The operational efficiency and strategic location of this power station will be essential in meeting both local and national energy demands while contributing to China's broader energy transformation.
22 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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