EC Mondi Świecie is a 123 MW coal-fired power plant located in Świecie, Poland, operated by Mondi Świecie S.A. The plant also utilizes biomass as a secondary fuel and was commissioned in an unspecified year. It contributes to Poland's overall coal-fired power generation. It ranks as the 66th largest coal plant in Poland. With a capacity of 123 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. In comparison to the largest coal plant in Poland, Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, this facility is about 1/44th the size. Coal is a dominant fuel source in Poland, providing approximately 70% of the country's electricity generation. The EC Mondi Świecie plant plays a role in supporting local industry and energy needs. It is situated in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, roughly 200 km northwest of Warsaw.
14 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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