Ambatovy is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Madagascar. It is the only coal plant in the country and was commissioned in an unspecified year. The facility generates electricity using coal, contributing to Madagascar's energy supply. Ambatovy ranks as the 1st and only coal plant in Madagascar, representing 100% of the country's total coal capacity of 120 MW. Madagascar has 12 power plants with a combined capacity of 393 MW. As the largest coal plant in the country, Ambatovy accounts for the entirety of coal generation. Coal is emerging as a significant energy source in Madagascar, despite the country's overall reliance on renewable sources. The plant is situated near the eastern coast, approximately 50 km from the city of Toamasina.
Madagascar, Africa
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Madagascar- Continent
- Africa
- 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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