JAYPEE BELA CEMENT is a 63.5 MW coal-fired power plant in India, operated by Jaypee Ltd since its commissioning. Ranked #285 of 340 coal plants in India, it contributes 0.02% to India's total coal capacity of 328,151 MW. The largest coal plant in India is VINDH_CHAL STPS at 4,760 MW, making JAYPEE BELA CEMENT 74.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Rewa Ultra Mega Solar (750 MW, Solar), BANSAGAR (I) (315 MW, Hydro), and RUMS} Sprng (250 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Madhya Pradesh, approximately 600 km southeast of Delhi.
16 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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