Zhangjiajie Sangzi power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in China, commissioned in 2007. It generates electricity from coal, contributing to the country's extensive energy generation capacity. Zhangjiajie Sangzi ranks as the 925th largest coal plant in China. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.01% of China's total coal capacity of 1,030,281 MW. China has 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity exceeding 1,030,000 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, this facility is approximately 1.7% the size. Coal remains a dominant fuel source in China's energy mix, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal is driven by the country's vast reserves and industrial demand. The plant is situated approximately 300 km from the major city of Changsha in Hunan Province.
19 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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