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Poříčí power plant165 MW Coal

CoalVerified: Mar 2026

The Poříčí power plant stands as a critical component of the Czech Republic's energy landscape, ranking #42 among the 568 power generation facilities in the country. With a capacity of 165 MW, it contributes a modest 0.49% to the national electricity supply. This facility operates primarily on coal, placing it at #25 out of 36 coal plants, showcasing its role within a sector that remains dominant in the Czech energy profile, which is heavily reliant on coal in a total capacity of 33,961 MW. The Poříčí power plant's generation technology utilizes traditional coal combustion methods, effectively converting fossil fuel into electrical energy while adhering to stringent environmental regulations. Situated within a competitive energy cluster, it is located approximately 50 kilometers from several notable plants, including the Elektrárna Opatovice nad Labem, which boasts a capacity of 378 MW, and the Opatovice power station, with 360 MW. This proximity to larger coal plants accentuates Poříčí's significance, but also highlights the ongoing reliance on coal in the region. In comparison, the Simirice Solar Power Plant, situated nearby, represents a smaller capacity of 6.1 MW, indicating a gradual diversification towards renewable sources, albeit at a slower pace. Nationally, the Czech Republic continues to grapple with its coal dependency, with the Poříčí power plant playing a role in sustaining immediate electricity needs while discussions around energy transition grow increasingly urgent. The operator, ČEZ Group, is a prominent entity in the Czech energy market, ensuring the facility's operational efficiency and compliance with evolving energy policies. Established within a framework that prioritizes both energy security and environmental sustainability, the Poříčí power plant is poised to navigate the complexities of the energy transition in the coming years, underscoring its importance in a nation committed to balancing traditional and renewable energy sources.

Capacity
165 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
ČEZ Group
Location
50.5723°, 15.9642°

Czech Republic, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 42. largest of 568 plants in Czech Republic
  • #8,069 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,193 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.49% of the installed capacity of Czech Republic
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

ČEZ Group operates 38 plants totalling 9,583 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Source: Wikidata

Location

Coordinates:: 50.572260, 15.964221
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
651.9 Kt
795 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
10.43 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2050
24 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
141.7K
cars per year
86.9K
homes per year
29.6M
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
Czech Republic
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Czech RepublicEnergy Profile

568
Total Plants
34.0 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroSolar
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