TET is a 110 MW coal-fired power plant located in Slovenia, operated by an unspecified entity. The plant contributes to Slovenia's overall coal generation capacity since its commissioning. TET ranks as the 3rd largest coal plant in Slovenia. With a capacity of 110 MW, it represents approximately 8.33% of Slovenia's total coal capacity of 1,321 MW. Slovenia has 3 coal plants with a combined capacity of 1,321 MW. Compared to the largest coal plant in Slovenia, Sostanj (TEŠ) at 1,099 MW, TET is about one-tenth the size. Coal constitutes a significant portion of Slovenia's energy mix, contributing to around 30% of the country's electricity generation. The TET plant utilizes local coal resources, aligning with Slovenia's energy policies aimed at maintaining energy security. It is situated approximately 70 km northeast of Ljubljana in the eastern part of the country.
56 years old
Slovenia, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Slovenia- 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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