PLTU Sumbar - Teluk sirih Unit 1 is a 112 MW coal-fired power plant located in Indonesia, operated by PLN with construction by CNTIC (China National Technical Import Corporation). The facility generates electricity from coal, adding to Indonesia's energy production. It is the 60th largest coal plant in Indonesia. With 112 MW, it represents 0.23% of the country's total coal capacity of 47,804 MW. Indonesia has 94 coal plants with a combined capacity of 47,804 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, PLTU Paiton I Unit 7 & 8 at 5,355 MW, this facility is approximately 2.1% the size. Coal plays a significant role in Indonesia's energy sector, contributing about 40% of the total electricity generation. The PLTU Sumbar - Teluk sirih Unit 1 supports the growing energy demands in the region. The facility is located approximately 50 km from Padang in West Sumatra province.
Indonesia, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Indonesia- 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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