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Barahona power station45 MW Coal

Coal

Barahona power station is a 45 MW coal-fired power plant in the Dominican Republic, operated by EGE-Haina since 2001. Ranked #2 of 2 coal plants in the Dominican Republic. Its 45 MW represents 14.75% of the Dominican Republic's 305 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in the Dominican Republic is Itabo power station at 260 MW, making Barahona 5.78 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Monte Rio (100.1 MW, Oil), Los Cocos 2 (52 MW, Wind), and Canoa (25 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Barahona Province, approximately 200 km southwest of Santo Domingo.

Capacity
45 MW
Commissioning Year
2001

25 years old

Owner
EGE-Haina
Location
18.2213°, -71.0867°

Dominican Republic, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 18.221300, -71.086700
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Dominican Republic
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
Dominican RepublicEnergy Profile
15
Total Plants
1.9 GW
Total Capacity
OilGasCoalHydro
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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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