Zhejiang Zhapu EDP power station is a 37 MW coal power plant in China, operated by Zhejiang Jiahua Industrial Park Investment & Development Company. Ranked #1004 of 1012 coal plants in China. Its 37 MW represents a tiny fraction of China's 1,030,281 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in China is East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station at 7,000 MW, making Zhejiang Zhapu EDP 189.2 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Jiaxing power station (5,000 MW, Coal) and Qinshan 2 (4,101 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Zhejiang Province, approximately 80 km from Shanghai.
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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