Bellary Hothur is a 10 MW coal power plant in India, operated by Hothur Pvt Ltd. Ranked #336 of 340 coal plants in India, Bellary Hothur's 10 MW represents a small fraction of India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. The largest coal plant in India is Vindh_Chal STPS at 4,760 MW, making Bellary Hothur 476 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bellary TPS (1,700 MW, Coal), Torangallu Ext (600 MW, Coal), and Torangallu Imp (260 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Bellary District, approximately 300 km northwest of Bangalore.
India, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
India- Continent
- Asia
- 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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