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Experimental TPP79.2 MW Coal

Coal

Experimental TPP is a 79.2 MW coal power plant in Russia, operated by JSC "Experimental TPP." Ranked #94 of 112 coal plants in Russia. Its 79.2 MW accounts for 0.14% of Russia's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. The largest coal plant in Russia is Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, making Experimental TPP 48 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Shakhtinskaya CHPP (100 MW, Gas), Kamenskaya TPP (34 MW, Gas), and GT CHP Novocherkasskaya (18 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Rostov Oblast, approximately 80 km northeast of Rostov-on-Don.

Capacity
79.2 MW
Commissioning Year
1975

51 years old

Owner
JSC "Experimental TPP"
Location
47.8714°, 40.0186°

Russia, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 47.871400, 40.018600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Coal
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Russia
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
RussiaEnergy Profile
652
Total Plants
311.6 GW
Total Capacity
GasNuclearCoalHydro
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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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