Zlin power station is a 64 MW coal-fired power plant in the Czech Republic, commissioned in 2001. Ranked #36 of 36 coal plants in the Czech Republic, it accounts for 0.38% 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 Zlin 28.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include FVE Veřovice (996 MW, Solar), Kostolna Hydroelectric Power Plant (25.5 MW, Hydro), and Trencin Hydroelectric Power Plant (16.5 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Zlin Region, approximately 250 km east of Prague.
25 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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