EC Zabrze is a 106 MW coal-fired power plant located in Zabrze, Poland, operated by Fortum since its commissioning. The facility contributes to Poland's coal-based energy generation, which is a significant part of the country's energy landscape. It is the 70th largest coal plant in Poland. With 106 MW, it represents 0.17% 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 country's largest coal plant, Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, this facility is approximately 1/52 the size. Coal plays a dominant role in Poland's energy mix, providing around 80% of the country's electricity generation. The reliance on coal is influenced by the country's substantial domestic reserves. EC Zabrze is situated in the Silesian region, approximately 300 km west 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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