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Oslavany Power Plant

Gas

The Oslavany Power Plant is a key infrastructure asset in Czech Republic's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing gas energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the ČEZ Group, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. An exact commissioning date for the installation is not registered in official historical logs. In terms of domestic production capacity within Czech Republic, Oslavany Power Plant occupies the #8 position among all operational gas power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Czech Republic's total installed gas generating capacity, which currently stands at 2,159 MW. The largest operational gas installation in Czech Republic is the Počerady with an output of 840 MW, making the Oslavany Power Plant approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Czech Republic's aggregate generation capacity of 33,961 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of gas power plants (modeled at 40% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Czech Republic consumes 3 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 49.1204° latitude and 16.3440° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include the Dukonavy (nuclear, 2040 MW), the Dukovany Nuclear Power Station (nuclear, 1878 MW), the Dalešice (hydroelectric, 480 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Czech Republic.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
ČEZ Group
Location
49.1204°, 16.3440°

Czech Republic, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 49.120400, 16.344000
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
trees to offset

Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Gas
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Czech Republic
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Czech RepublicEnergy Profile

568
Total Plants
34.0 GW
Total Capacity
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