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Xinyuan Coal30 MW Coal

Coal

Xinyuan Coal is a 30 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Haimen Xinyuan Environmental Thermal Power Co Ltd since 2004. Ranked #1006 of 1012 coal plants in China, Xinyuan Coal's capacity accounts for a fraction 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 Xinyuan Coal 233.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include Shidongkou power station (3,820 MW, Coal), Jiangsu Nantong power station (3,404 MW, Coal), and CPI Changshu-1 power station (3,320 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Jiangsu Province, approximately 150 km from Shanghai.

Capacity
30 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Haimen Xinyuan Environmental Thermal Power Co Ltd
Location
31.8930°, 121.2093°

China, Asia

Location
Coordinates:: 31.893000, 121.209300
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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
Top Fuels
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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