The Power Station of Zasyadko coal mine is a 36 MW coal-fired power plant in Ukraine, commissioned in 2006. It is the only coal plant in Ukraine with a capacity of 36 MW, contributing 0.08% to the total coal capacity of 45,883 MW. Ranked #36 of 36 coal plants in Ukraine, this facility is the smallest in the country. The largest coal plant in Ukraine is Vuhlehirska thermal power plant at 3,600 MW, making Zasyadko 100 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Bunji Dam (7,100 MW, Hydro) and Ashihama Nuclear Power Plant (2,700 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in the Donetsk region, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city, Donetsk.
20 years old
Ukraine, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Ukraine- 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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