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
- 102. largest of 318 plants in Poland
- #9,767 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,352 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.13% of the installed capacity of Poland
16 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Fortum operates 68 plants totalling 4,140 MW
87 plants within 100 km, 28,686 MW combined
Source: Fortum
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Poland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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