EC Zakłady Chemiczne Police is a 100 MW coal-fired power plant in Poland, operated by Grupa Azoty since its commissioning. Ranked #74 of 124 coal plants in Poland, this facility contributes 0.16% to Poland's total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. The largest coal plant in Poland is Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, making EC Zakłady Chemiczne Police 54.7 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Dolna Odra Power Station (1,772 MW, Coal), Dolna Odra (1,362 MW, Coal), and Elektrownia Dolna Odra (908 MW, Coal). The plant is situated in the West Pomeranian Voivodeship, approximately 300 km northwest of Warsaw.
12 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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