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
- 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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