G-Kraftwerk is a 103 MW coal-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG since its commissioning in 1962. The plant generates electricity from coal, contributing to Germany's overall energy supply. G-Kraftwerk ranks as the 75th largest coal plant in Germany. With a capacity of 103 MW, it represents 0.17% of the country's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. Germany has 111 coal plants with a combined capacity of 60,532 MW, while the largest, Niederaussem power station, has a capacity of 3,430 MW, making G-Kraftwerk approximately 3% the size of this facility. Coal has historically been a significant part of Germany's energy mix, although the country is transitioning towards more sustainable energy sources. The reliance on coal is decreasing as Germany invests in renewable energy technologies. G-Kraftwerk is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 70 km from Düsseldorf, a major urban center in the region.
64 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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