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Wanjie Gaoke Boshan Cogen power station70 MW Coal

Coal

Wanjie Gaoke Boshan Cogen power station is a 70 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Shandong Wanjie Gaoke Co since 2000. Ranked #986 of 1012 coal plants in China. Its 70 MW represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Wanjie Gaoke Boshan 100 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Huaneng Laiwu power station (Coal, 2,660 MW), Weiqiao Zouping-7 power station (Coal, 2,640 MW), and Weiqiao Zouping-6 power station (Coal, 2,640 MW). The facility is located in Shandong Province, approximately 300 km east of Beijing.

Capacity
70 MW
Commissioning Year
2000

26 years old

Owner
Shandong Wanjie Gaoke Co
Location
36.4745°, 117.8435°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 36.474500, 117.843500
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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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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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