Plzenska energetika ELU III is a 65 MW coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic, operated by Plzenska Energetika As since 1972. Ranked #35 of 36 coal plants in the Czech Republic. Its 65 MW represents 0.38% of the Czech Republic's 16,888 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in the Czech Republic is Elektrárna Počerady at 1,845 MW, making Plzenska energetika ELU III 28.4 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Vodní elektrárna Hracholusky (290 MW, Hydro) and Plzenska Tepalrenska (137 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Plzeň Region, approximately 90 km west of Prague.
54 years old
Czech Republic, Europe
- 59. largest of 568 plants in Czech Republic
- #12,022 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,498 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.19% of the installed capacity of Czech Republic
54 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Plzenska Energetika As operates 1 plants totalling 65 MW
164 plants within 100 km, 19,429 MW combined
Source: GCPT
Location
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
Czech Republic- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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