GEPL is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Maharashtra, India, commissioned in 2012. It utilizes coal and oil as fuel sources, contributing to India's thermal power generation capacity. GEPL ranks as the 268th largest coal plant in India. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 0.04% of India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. India operates 340 coal plants with a combined capacity of 328,151 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, Vindh_Chal STPS at 4,760 MW, GEPL is approximately 2.5% the size. Coal remains a dominant energy source in India, supplying around 55% of the total electricity generation. The GEPL plant plays a role in meeting the energy demands of the region while utilizing local coal resources. It is located approximately 200 km east of Mumbai in the western part of India.
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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