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Zhangjiajie Sangzi power station120 MW Coal

Coal

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.

Capacity
120 MW
Commissioning Year
2007

19 years old

Owner
Zhangjiajie Sangzhi power station
Location
29.3815°, 110.1314°

China, Asia

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

19 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Zhangjiajie Sangzhi power station operates 1 plants totalling 120 MW

Regional density

24 plants within 100 km, 3,973 MW combined

Nearest plant: Hunan Shanyangxi Small (16.1 km)

Data provenance

Source: GCPT

Location

Coordinates:: 29.381500, 110.131400
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
474.1 Kt
578 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.01 Mt
Over 19 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2047
21 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
103.1K
cars per year
63.2K
homes per year
21.5M
trees to offset

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

ChinaEnergy Profile

4,431
Total Plants
1617.1 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroNuclearGas
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