The Taiyang Mill power station is a coal-fired power generation facility situated in China, with geographical coordinates of 35.5345, 116.7983. Commissioned in 2008, this power plant has a noteworthy capacity of 340 MW, making it a considerable contributor to the energy generation needs of the region. Operated by Shandong Sunshine Paper Co. Ltd., the facility employs traditional coal technology, which remains widely used in China, despite ongoing efforts to diversify into renewable energy sources. Given China's substantial industrial base, Taiyang Mill plays a critical role in supplying the necessary power to support local manufacturing and economic activities. The plant's operational context is significant, especially within the framework of China’s energy policies that aim to balance economic growth with environmental sustainability. As the country faces increasing pressure to reduce coal dependency and lower carbon emissions, facilities like Taiyang Mill are focal points in the ongoing dialogue about energy transition and the future of coal in China's energy landscape.
18 years old
China, Asia
- 1,044. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #5,721 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,799 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
18 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Shandong Sunshine Paper Co. Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 340 MW
43 plants within 100 km, 16,314 MW combined
Source: GCPT
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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