Bakony power station is a 60 MW coal power plant in Hungary, operated by Bakony since 1957. It is one of 3 coal plants in the country, contributing 5.03% to Hungary's total coal capacity of 1,194 MW. The largest coal plant in Hungary is Matra power station at 884 MW, making Bakony 14.73 times smaller. Ranked #3 of 3 coal plants in Hungary, Bakony's 60 MW represents a small share of the national coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Hungary is Matra power station at 884 MW, making this facility 14.73 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Veszprém County, approximately 100 km southwest of Budapest.
69 years old
Hungary, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Hungary- 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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