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Ostrołęka A75 MW Coal

Coal

Ostrołęka A is a 75 MW coal-fired power plant in Poland, operated by ENERGA. This facility is part of Poland's extensive coal energy infrastructure. Ranked #81 of 124 coal plants in Poland, Ostrołęka A's 75 MW accounts for 0.12% of the total coal capacity of 62,066 MW. The largest coal plant in Poland is Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, making Ostrołęka A 72.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include ENERGA Elektrownie Ostrołęka S.A. (765 MW, Coal), Ostrołęka Power Station (740 MW, Coal), and Ostrołęka B (681 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Masuria, approximately 30 km from the city of Ostrołęka.

Capacity
75 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
ENERGA
Location
53.1019°, 21.6053°

Poland, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 53.101900, 21.605300
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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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