P&L Werk Könnern is a 20.3 MW coal-fired power plant in Germany, operated by Pfeifer & Langen Kommanditgesellschaft since 1993. Ranked #100 of 111 coal plants in Germany, it represents 0.03% of the country's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. The largest coal plant in Germany is Niederaussem power station at 3,430 MW, making P&L Werk Könnern 169 times smaller. Nearby plants include Schkopau power station (900 MW, Coal), HKW Halle Trotha (254 MW, Gas), and ILK-GuD (135.7 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 30 km north of Halle.
33 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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