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Randers52 MW Coal

Coal

Randers is a 52 MW coal-fired power plant in Denmark. Ranked #10 of 10 coal plants in Denmark. Its 52 MW represents 1.04% of Denmark's 4,977 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Denmark is Avedoerevaerket at 815 MW, making Randers 15.7 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Studstrupvaerket (730 MW, Coal) and Hollandsbjerg (16.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Central Denmark Region, approximately 30 km northwest of Aarhus.

Capacity
52 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
DONG Energy
Location
56.4584°, 10.0475°

Denmark, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 56.458400, 10.047500
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
205.4 Kt
251 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
5.55 Mt
Over 27 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
44.7K
cars per year
27.4K
homes per year
9.3M
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
Denmark
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

DenmarkEnergy Profile

47
Total Plants
8.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalWindOilGas
Top Fuels

Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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