Sko-Energo power station is a 70 MW coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic, operated by Sko-Energo Sro since 1999. Ranked #34 of 36 coal plants in the Czech Republic. Its 70 MW represents 0.41% of the country's total coal capacity of 16,888 MW. The largest coal plant in the Czech Republic is Elektrárna Počerady at 1,845 MW, making Sko-Energo 26.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Malesice power station (165 MW, Coal), Ralsko Solar Park (55.763 MW, Solar), and Spalovna Liberec (30 MW, Other). The facility is located in the Central Bohemian Region, approximately 70 km northeast of Prague.
27 years old
Czech Republic, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Czech Republic- Continent
- Europe
- 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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