Kraftwerk N 230 is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG since its commissioning in 1971. The plant generates electricity using coal as fuel, contributing to Germany's thermal power generation. In the context of Germany's coal power plants, Kraftwerk N 230 ranks as the 74th largest facility. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents 0.18% of Germany's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. Germany has 111 coal plants with a combined capacity of 60,532 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, the Niederaussem power station at 3,430 MW, Kraftwerk N 230 is about one-thirtieth the size. Coal continues to be a significant part of Germany's energy mix, accounting for approximately 35% of the country's electricity generation. The country's reliance on coal has been decreasing due to environmental policies, but it still plays a key role in energy production. Kraftwerk N 230 is situated in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 60 km from Düsseldorf.
55 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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