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Miejski Zakład Energetyki Cieplnej Oława

Coal

Miejski Zakład Energetyki Cieplnej Oława is a 0 MW coal power plant in Poland. It is operated by an undisclosed entity and has been commissioned in an unspecified year. Ranked #112 of 124 coal plants in Poland, it contributes 0% to the country's total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. The largest coal plant in Poland is Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, making Miejski Zakład Energetyki Cieplnej Oława 54 times smaller. Nearby plants include EC Wrocław (263 MW, Coal), Wrocław combined heat and power plant (262.6 MW, Gas), and Elektrociepłownia Wrocław (260 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Lower Silesia, approximately 30 km from Wrocław.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1975

51 years old

Owner
Miejski Zakład Energetyki Cieplnej Oława
Location
50.9374°, 17.2810°

Poland, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 50.937378, 17.280952
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Poland
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
PolandEnergy Profile
318
Total Plants
82.7 GW
Total Capacity
CoalHydroGasNuclear
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Understanding Coal as a Power Generation Energy Source

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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