EC Moszczenica is a 38 MW coal-fired power plant in Poland, operated by PGNiG Termika since 1966. Ranked #87 of 124 coal plants in Poland. Its 38 MW represents 0.06% of Poland's 62,066 MW total coal capacity. The largest coal plant in Poland is Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, making EC Moszczenica 144.5 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Rybnik (1,775 MW, Coal), Rybnik Power Station (1,720 MW, Coal), and Łaziska (1,155 MW, Coal). The facility is located in the Silesian Voivodeship, approximately 100 km northwest of Katowice.
60 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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