EC Miechowice is a 125 MW coal-fired power plant located in Poland, operated by Zespół Elektrociepłowni Bytom. Commissioned in 1954, the facility generates electricity using coal, contributing to Poland's thermal power generation capacity. It ranks as the 65th largest coal plant in Poland. With a capacity of 125 MW, it represents 0.2% 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 largest coal plant in Poland, Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, EC Miechowice is approximately 1/44th the size. Coal remains a significant energy source in Poland, providing around 76% of the country’s electricity generation. The EC Miechowice plant utilizes locally sourced coal, supporting Poland's energy independence. It is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, approximately 60 km northwest of Katowice.
72 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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