Suzhou Dongwu Cogen power station is a 50 MW coal power plant in China, operated by Suzhou Dongwu Cogeneration Co Ltd since 2004. It ranks #997 of 1012 coal plants in the country, which have a combined capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Suzhou Dongwu Cogen 140 times smaller. This facility contributes to the coal energy sector in China. Nearby plants include Huadian Wangting power station (1920 MW, Coal), Huaneng Taicang power station (1900 MW, Coal), and Huaneng Taicang Power Plant (1900 MW, Coal). Suzhou Dongwu is located in Jiangsu Province, approximately 100 km west of Shanghai.
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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