Wachtberg power station is a 118 MW coal-fired power plant situated in Germany. Operated by Rwe Power Ag, it has been in operation since 1959, contributing to the country's coal energy sector. Wachtberg ranks as the 73rd largest coal plant among 111 coal facilities in Germany. With a capacity of 118 MW, it represents 0.19% of Germany's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. The largest coal plant in Germany, Niederaussem power station, has a capacity of 3,430 MW, making Wachtberg about one-thirty of its size. Germany has a total of 1,483 power plants generating a combined 151,891 MW. Coal is a significant part of Germany's energy mix, although its share has been declining due to the country's commitment to renewable energy. The transition away from coal is influenced by environmental policies and climate goals. Wachtberg is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 60 km from Cologne.
67 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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