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Iasi-2 power station60 MW Coal

Coal

Iasi-2 power station is a 60 MW coal-fired power plant in Romania, operated by SC CET Iaşi SA since 1986. Ranked #11 of 11 coal plants in Romania. Its 60 MW represents 1.01% of Romania's total coal capacity of 5,957 MW. The largest coal plant in Romania is Turceni power station at 1,650 MW, making Iasi-2 27.5 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in Iaşi County, approximately 400 km northeast of Bucharest.

Capacity
60 MW
Commissioning Year
1986

40 years old

Owner
SC CET Iaşi SA
Location
47.1473°, 27.7172°

Romania, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 47.147300, 27.717200
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Romania
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
RomaniaEnergy Profile
158
Total Plants
20.2 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasHydroNuclear
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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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