PGE Energia Ciepła Oddział Wybrzeże w Gdyni is a 105.2 MW coal-fired power plant located in Gdynia, Poland. Operated by PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A., it has been in operation since 1974, contributing to the country's coal-based energy generation. This plant ranks as the 71st largest coal plant in Poland, which has a total of 124 coal plants with a combined capacity of 62,066 MW. The facility accounts for approximately 0.17% of Poland's total coal generation capacity. Poland's largest coal plant, Bełchatów, has a capacity of 5,472 MW, making PGE Energia Ciepła Oddział Wybrzeże w Gdyni roughly 1/52nd the size of Bełchatów. Coal remains a dominant fuel source in Poland, providing a significant portion of the country's electricity. The energy mix heavily relies on coal, which contributes to about 70% of Poland's total energy generation. The plant is located in the northern part of Poland, near the Baltic Sea, approximately 10 km from Gdynia city center.
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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