Nanhai Changhai power station is a 125 MW coal-fired plant located in Foshan, Guangdong, China, operated by Foshan Nanhai Changhai Cogen Co. It was commissioned in 2005 and contributes to the country's coal generation capacity. It is the 922nd largest coal plant in China. With 125 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 of 1,030,281 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, this facility is about 1.8% the size. Coal remains a dominant fuel source in China's energy landscape, accounting for approximately 57% of the country's electricity generation. The Nanhai Changhai power station is situated in a densely populated area, approximately 40 km from Guangzhou.
21 years old
China, Asia
Location
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
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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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