Ulanhot Xingan-2 power station is a 100 MW coal-fired facility in China, operated by North United Power Co Ltd since 2008. It is one of 1,012 coal plants in the country, which together have a combined capacity of 1,030,281 MW. Ranked #941 of 1,012 coal plants in China, this plant accounts for 0.01% of the nation's coal capacity. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Ulanhot Xingan-2 70 times smaller. Nearby plants include Inner Mongolia Xingan power station (680 MW, Coal), Inner Mongolia Eergetu Phase 1 (49 MW, Wind), and Xingan League Keyouqianqi Wind (49 MW, Wind). The facility is situated in Inner Mongolia, approximately 200 km from the nearest major city.
18 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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