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Thetford Power Station38.5 MW Other

Other

Thetford Power Station is a 38.5 MW power plant in the United Kingdom, with no specific operator listed. Ranked #2 of 11 other plants in the United Kingdom. Its 38.5 MW represents 6.42% of the United Kingdom's total other capacity of 600 MW. The largest other plant in the United Kingdom is EFDA JET Fusion Flywheel at 400 MW, making this facility 10.4 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Brook Farm Battery (50 MW, Unknown), West Raynham (49.9 MW, Solar), and Snetterton Biomass Plant (44.2 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the East of England, approximately 30 km from Norwich.

Capacity
38.5 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Centrica
Location
52.4480°, 0.7241°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 52.448034, 0.724084
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Other
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United KingdomEnergy Profile
3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
Top Fuels
Understanding Other Power Generation: A Global Perspective

Other power generation refers to a diverse category of energy production methods that do not fall under the conventional classifications of fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, or solar energy. This category encompasses a variety of technologies and sources, including geothermal, biomass, wave energy, and other innovative approaches. As of now, there are 98 Other power plants operating worldwide, distributed across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of approximately 26.7 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this sector include China, France, India, Argentina, and Russia, each contributing significantly to the global energy mix.

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