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The Stalowa Wola power plant, located in Poland, is a coal-fired energy generation facility boasting a capacity of 350 MW. Operated by TAURON Wytwarzanie S.A., this plant plays a vital role in the Polish energy mix, which still relies heavily on coal as a primary energy source. The coal technology employed in Stalowa Wola is designed to maximize efficiency while adhering to environmental regulations. Situated at coordinates 50.5538, 22.0787, the plant serves as a critical contributor to the local grid, ensuring that the energy demands of the industrial and residential sectors are met. As Poland transitions towards a greener energy landscape, the Stalowa Wola facility exemplifies the challenges and complexities of balancing energy security with sustainability goals. The operational context of this power plant is influenced by national energy policies aimed at reducing coal dependency, but it remains a cornerstone of energy production in the region, especially during peak demand periods.

Capacity
350 MW
Commissioning Year
1970

56 years old

Owner
TAURON Wytwarzanie S.A.
Location
50.5538°, 22.0787°

Poland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 48. largest of 318 plants in Poland
  • #5,633 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,777 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
  • 0.42% of the installed capacity of Poland
Age & fleet comparison

56 years in operation

Coal fleet average: 29.2 years

Operator portfolio

TAURON Wytwarzanie S.A. operates 10 plants totalling 5,133 MW

Regional density

22 plants within 100 km, 7,069 MW combined

Nearest plant: EC Nowa Sarzyna (31.5 km)

Data provenance

Source: ENTSOE

Location

Coordinates:: 50.553800, 22.078700
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Carbon Footprint820 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
1.38 Mt
1686 GWh/year × 820 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
77.43 Mt
Over 56 years of operation
Past Retirement
2010
16 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
300.6K
cars per year
184.4K
homes per year
62.9M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

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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