Berlin-Moabit power station is an 89 MW coal power plant in Germany, operated by Vattenfall Europe AG and commissioned in 1990. Ranked #77 of 111 coal plants in Germany. Its 89 MW represents 0.15% of Germany's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. The largest coal plant in Germany is Niederaussem power station at 3,430 MW, making Berlin-Moabit 38.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Wilmersdorf (828 MW, Oil) and Charlottenburg (633 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Berlin, approximately 5 km west of the city center.
36 years old
Germany, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- 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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