Gdynia is a 105 MW coal-fired power plant located in Poland, operated by Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA and commissioned in 1974. It plays a role in the country's coal-based energy production. It ranks as the 72nd largest coal plant in Poland. With 105 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 largest coal plant, Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, Gdynia is roughly one-fifty-second the size. Coal remains a significant part of Poland's energy mix, accounting for about 70% of the total electricity generation. The plant is situated in the Pomeranian Voivodeship, approximately 300 km from Warsaw.
52 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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