ZAWAR MINES is an 80 MW coal-fired power plant in India, operated by Hindustan Zinc Ltd. Ranked #278 of 340 coal plants in India. Its 80 MW represents 0.02% 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 ZAWAR MINES 59.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Debari (12 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Rajasthan, approximately 500 km from the nearest major city, Jaipur.
35 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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