Weihua Cogen power station is a 100 MW coal-fired plant in China, operated by Weihua Cogen Power Co since 2016. Ranked #941 of 1012 coal plants in China, it accounts for 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan at 7,000 MW, making Weihua Cogen 70 times smaller. Nearby plants include Weiqiao Huji (2,640 MW, Coal), Shengli Dongying (1,700 MW, Coal), and Binzhou - Huji 1-4 (1,320 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Shandong Province, approximately 200 km from Jinan.
10 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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