Saratovskaya GRES is a 54 MW coal-fired power plant in Russia, operational since its commissioning year. It is part of the country's coal energy sector. Ranked #96 of 112 coal plants in Russia, this plant's 54 MW accounts for 0.1% of Russia's total coal capacity of 56,758 MW. The largest coal plant in Russia is Reftinskaya GRES at 3,800 MW, making Saratovskaya GRES 70 times smaller. Nearby plants include Saratov HPP-2 (669 MW, Gas), Engels TPP-3 (182 MW, Gas), and Saratov TPP-HPP 1 (54 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Saratov Oblast, approximately 800 km southeast of Moscow.
Russia, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Russia- 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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