EC Zgierz is a 39 MW coal and biomass-fired power plant in Poland, operated by Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA since 1948. Ranked #86 of 124 coal plants in Poland. Its 39 MW represents 0.06% of Poland's total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. The largest coal plant in Poland is Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, making EC Zgierz 140 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Elektrociepłownia EC3 (205 MW, Coal), EC Łódź-3 (205 MW, Coal), and EC Łódź-4 (198 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Łódź Voivodeship, approximately 130 km southwest of Warsaw.
78 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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