DAHANU FRESNEL is a 100 MW coal power plant in India, operated by Reliance Power Ltd. Ranked #270 of 340 coal plants in India. Its 100 MW represents 0.03% of India's 328,151 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in India is VINDH_CHAL STPS at 4,760 MW, making DAHANU FRESNEL 47.6 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Dhursar (125 MW, Solar), Pokhran THE Solar Power Plant (100 MW, Solar), and Pokhran FVE Solar Power Plant (40 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Rajasthan, approximately 600 km from the nearest major city, Jaipur.
14 years old
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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