Coal Power Plants in United Kingdom
10 plants · 16,484 MW total installed capacity
| # | Power plant | Capacity (MW) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drax power station | 3,960 | 1974 |
| 2 | West Burton | 2,012 | 2013 |
| 3 | Cottam | 2,008 | 2010 |
| 4 | Ratcliffe | 2,000 | 2010 |
| 5 | Eggborough | 1,960 | 1966 |
| 6 | Tilbury power stations | 1,788 | 1962 |
| 7 | Aberthaw B | 1,586 | 1966 |
| 8 | Kilroot | 520 | 1996 |
| 9 | Lynemouth power station | 420 | 2016 |
| 10 | Uskmouth Power | 230 | 2014 |
Frequently Asked Questions: Coal Power in United Kingdom
How many Coal power plants are in United Kingdom?
United Kingdom has 10 Coal power plants with a combined installed capacity of 16,484 MW.
What is the largest Coal power plant in United Kingdom?
Drax power station is the largest Coal power plant in United Kingdom, with an installed capacity of 3,960 MW, commissioned in 1974.
What is the newest Coal power plant in United Kingdom?
The most recently commissioned Coal power plant in United Kingdom is Lynemouth power station (2016).
What is the average size of a Coal power plant in United Kingdom?
The average Coal power plant in United Kingdom has a capacity of 1,648 MW.