ESCATRON GR 5 is a 65 MW coal power plant in Spain, operated by VIESGO GENERACION S.L. and commissioned in 1990. Ranked #16 of 17 coal plants in Spain, ESCATRON GR 5's 65 MW represents 0.69% of Spain's total coal capacity of 9,408 MW. The largest coal plant in Spain is LITORAL DE ALMERIA GR 2 at 1,120 MW, making ESCATRON GR 5 17.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include TERUEL GR 3 (1,055.77 MW, Coal), ESCATRON (804.36 MW, Gas), and Escatrón Thermal Power Plant (804 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Aragon region, approximately 150 km west of Zaragoza.
36 years old
Spain, Europe
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Spain- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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