ZC Julian-Ziętek is a 0 MW coal-fired power plant in Poland, operated by Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Energetyki Cieplnej. It is ranked #112 of 124 coal plants in Poland. Poland's total coal capacity is 62,066 MW, and the largest coal plant in Poland is Bełchatów at 5,472 MW, making ZC Julian-Ziętek 0 times smaller. Nearby plants include Rybnik (1775 MW, Coal), Rybnik Power Station (1720 MW, Coal), and Jaworzno Power Station (1545 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Poland, approximately 50 km from Katowice.
56 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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