EC Czechnica is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Poland, operated by ZEW Kogeneracja since its commissioning in 1981. The facility contributes to the country's coal generation capacity, which is significant in Poland's energy landscape. It is the 69th largest coal plant in Poland. With 110 MW, it represents 0.18% of Poland's total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. Poland has 124 coal plants with a combined capacity of 62,066 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, EC Czechnica is approximately one-fifty-second the size. Coal is a primary energy source in Poland, accounting for about 80% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal is influenced by Poland's extensive domestic coal reserves. The plant is situated in Lower Silesia, approximately 200 km west of Warsaw.
45 years old
Poland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Poland- Continent
- Europe
- 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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