EC Tychy is a 105 MW coal-fired power plant located in Tychy, Poland, operated by TAURON Wytwarzanie S.A. The plant was commissioned in an unspecified year and contributes to Poland's overall coal generation capacity. This facility ranks as the 72nd largest coal plant in Poland among 124 such facilities. With 105 MW, it represents 0.17% of Poland's total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. The largest coal plant in Poland, Bełchatów, has a capacity of 5,472 MW, making EC Tychy approximately 1/52nd the size of the largest facility. Coal is a significant energy source in Poland, accounting for about 80% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal is influenced by Poland's domestic resources and historical energy policies. EC Tychy is situated in the Silesian region, approximately 300 km southwest of Warsaw.
16 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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