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EC Łódź-3 stands out in Poland's energy sector as an important coal-fired power generation facility, ranking 71st among the nation’s 318 plants. With a capacity of 205 MW, it shares this rank with the Połaniec Zielony Blok, marking both facilities as significant players in their respective fuel categories. Operated by Veolia Energia Łódź, EC Łódź-3 utilizes traditional coal combustion technology, a method that remains prevalent in Poland, where coal accounts for the majority of energy production. This facility contributes approximately 0.25% to Poland's total capacity of 82,656 MW, a statistic reflective of the country’s energy landscape dominated by coal. The region around Łódź is home to several other coal plants, including the Elektrociepłownia EC3 and EC Łódź-4, which further emphasizes the reliance on coal-fired power generation in this locality. Notably, EC Łódź-3's capacity aligns closely with the national average, illustrating its role in meeting local energy demands. As Poland seeks to balance its energy needs with environmental considerations, the continued operation of facilities like EC Łódź-3 may face scrutiny amid increasing calls for cleaner energy solutions. However, this plant remains a vital component of the local energy infrastructure, ensuring reliability while the country explores pathways toward a more diversified and sustainable energy future.

Capacity
205 MW
Commissioning Year
1975

51 years old

Owner
Veolia Energia Łódź
Location
51.7985°, 19.4216°

Poland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 71. largest of 318 plants in Poland
  • #7,314 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #2,101 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.25% of the installed capacity of Poland
Age & fleet comparison

51 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

Veolia Energia Łódź operates 2 plants totalling 403 MW

Regional density

27 plants within 100 km, 13,898 MW combined

Nearest plant: Power station of Poznański's factory (2.7 km)

Data provenance

Source: ENTSOE

Location

Coordinates:: 51.798500, 19.421600
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
809.9 Kt
988 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
41.31 Mt
Over 51 years of operation
Past Retirement
2015
11 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
176.1K
cars per year
108.0K
homes per year
36.8M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Poland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

PolandEnergy Profile

318
Total Plants
82.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasNuclear
Top Fuels

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