Nanjing Meishan power station is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant situated in Nanjing, China, operated by Meishan Iron & Steel Co Ltd since its commissioning in 2001. The facility adds to the region's coal-fired generation capacity. It ranks as the 935th largest coal plant in China. With a capacity of 110 MW, it accounts for 0.01% of the total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW in the country. China has a total of 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity exceeding 1,030,000 MW. In comparison to the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, Nanjing Meishan is roughly 1/64th the size. Coal is a dominant energy source in China, providing around 57% of the national electricity generation. The location of Nanjing facilitates access to coal supplies, enhancing operational logistics. The plant is located approximately 300 km northwest of Shanghai in Jiangsu Province.
25 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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