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Xinhui Shuangshui power station-2300 MW Coal

Coal

The Xinhui Shuangshui power station-2, located in China at coordinates 22.4460, 113.0000, is a coal-fired power generation facility with a generation capacity of 300 MW. Commissioned in 2004 and operated by Jiangmen Xinhui Renke Power Co Ltd, this plant plays a vital role in the local energy generation landscape. The use of coal as the primary fuel type positions the Xinhui Shuangshui power station-2 as a significant contributor to the energy mix in the region, providing reliable electricity to meet the growing demands of both residential and commercial sectors. The facility is strategically situated to leverage local coal supplies, ensuring a consistent energy output while contributing to the stability of the local grid. Given China's ongoing energy policies that emphasize the need for energy security, this power plant is essential for meeting immediate energy needs, even as the country transitions towards more renewable energy sources. The Xinhui Shuangshui power station-2 reflects the complexities of balancing energy production with environmental responsibilities in a rapidly evolving energy landscape.

Capacity
300 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Jiangmen Xinhui Renke Power Co Ltd
Location
22.4460°, 113.0000°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 1,059. largest of 4,431 plants in China
  • #6,026 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,851 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.02% of the installed capacity of China
Age & fleet comparison

22 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Jiangmen Xinhui Renke Power Co Ltd operates 1 plants totalling 300 MW

Regional density

54 plants within 100 km, 50,937 MW combined

Nearest plant: Shunde Oil (42.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 22.446000, 113.000000
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.19 Mt
1445 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
26.08 Mt
Over 22 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2044
18 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
257.7K
cars per year
158.0K
homes per year
53.9M
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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