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La Libertad20 MW Coal

Coal

La Libertad is a 20 MW coal power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2008. Ranked #5 of 5 coal plants in Guatemala, La Libertad represents 3.5% of the country's total coal capacity of 572 MW. The largest coal plant in Guatemala is Jaguar Energy power station at 300 MW, making La Libertad 15 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Jaguar Energy power station (300 MW, Coal), Magdalena (145 MW, Biomass), and San Jose (139 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Guatemala Department, approximately 25 km from Guatemala City.

Capacity
20 MW
Commissioning Year
2008

18 years old

Owner
Cementos Progreso
Location
14.5000°, -90.5810°

Guatemala, North America

Location
Coordinates:: 14.500000, -90.581000
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Guatemala
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GuatemalaEnergy Profile
76
Total Plants
3.7 GW
Total Capacity
HydroOilBiomassCoal
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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