Yulin Yangguang power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Qianyuan Energy & Chemical Co since 2003. This facility is part of China's extensive coal power network. Ranked #988 of 1012 coal plants in China, Yulin Yangguang's 60 MW accounts for 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. The largest coal plant in China is the East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station, with a capacity of 7,000 MW, making Yulin Yangguang 116.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Shenhua Guohua Jinjie power station (2400 MW, Coal), Shaanxi Youser Yulin power station (1650 MW, Coal), and Yulin Yuheng power station (1200 MW, Coal). The facility is situated in Shaanxi Province, approximately 300 km southwest of Xi'an, the nearest major city.
23 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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