EC Bielsko-Biała 1 is a 77 MW gas and coal-fired power plant in Poland, operated by PKE S.A. since 1973. Ranked #22 of 27 gas plants in Poland, it contributes 1.54% of the country's total gas capacity of 4,994 MW. The largest gas plant in Poland is Łęg Cogeneration at 480 MW, making EC Bielsko-Biała 6.23 times smaller. Nearby plants include Jaworzno Power Station (1545 MW, Coal), Jaworzno III (1345 MW, Coal), and Łaziska (1155 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, around 40 km southwest of Katowice.
53 years old
Poland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Poland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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