Yixing Cogen power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Jiangsu Province, China, operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd since its commissioning in 2004. This facility adds to the coal generation capacity in the area. It ranks as the 925th largest coal plant in China, which has a total of 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity of 1,030,281 MW. Yixing Cogen's 120 MW capacity represents 0.01% of the country's total coal capacity. In comparison, the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station, has a capacity of 7,000 MW, highlighting the relative size of Yixing Cogen. Coal is a primary energy source in China, providing a significant share of electricity generation. The country continues to rely on coal due to its extensive reserves and established energy infrastructure. The plant is located approximately 200 km from Nanjing, the provincial capital.
22 years old
China, Asia
- 1,395. largest of 4,431 plants in China
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,294 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of China
22 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd operates 30 plants totalling 33,920 MW
57 plants within 100 km, 36,285 MW combined
Source: GCPT
Location
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
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