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Taiyang Mill power station340 MW Coal

Coal

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.

Capacity
340 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Shandong Sunshine Paper Co. Ltd.
Location
35.5345°, 116.7983°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

18 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Shandong Sunshine Paper Co. Ltd. operates 1 plants totalling 340 MW

Regional density

43 plants within 100 km, 16,314 MW combined

Nearest plant: Huaneng Qufu power station (14.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 35.534500, 116.798300
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.34 Mt
1638 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
24.18 Mt
Over 18 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2048
22 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
292.0K
cars per year
179.1K
homes per year
61.1M
trees to offset

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

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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