Bahia las Minas Coal Power Plant Panama is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Colón Province, Panama. This facility is currently the only coal power plant in the country, generating electricity since its establishment. As the sole coal power plant in Panama, Bahia las Minas ranks as the 1st largest with a total capacity of 120 MW. This plant represents 100% of Panama's coal capacity, which totals 120 MW. In the context of Panama's energy landscape, it is the only facility of its kind, highlighting the country's limited reliance on coal compared to its total of 17 power plants with a combined capacity of 1,633 MW. Coal is not a major component of Panama's energy mix, which is primarily dominated by hydroelectric power. The geographical conditions of Panama, with its rivers and rainfall, favor renewable energy sources. Bahia las Minas is located approximately 80 km from Panama City.
56 years old
Panama, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Panama- Continent
- North America
- 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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