Nagoya Power Plant 2 is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Japan, operated by Osaka Gas since its commissioning in 2017. This facility is part of Japan's coal power generation landscape. It ranks as the 60th largest coal plant in Japan. With 110 MW, it represents 0.17% of Japan's total coal capacity of 64,538 MW. Japan has 65 coal plants with a combined capacity of 64,538 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant, 碧南火力発電所 at 4,100 MW, Nagoya Power Plant 2 is approximately one-thirty-seventh the size. Coal plays a diminishing role in Japan's energy mix, contributing about 18% of the total electricity generation. The country is shifting towards renewable sources, but coal remains a significant part of the energy supply. The plant is located in Aichi Prefecture, approximately 350 km east of Osaka.
9 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- 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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