World Power Plants

Coal Power Plants in United Kingdom

10 plants · 16,484 MW total installed capacity

#Power plantCapacity (MW)Year
1Drax power station3,9601974
2West Burton2,0122013
3Cottam2,0082010
4Ratcliffe2,0002010
5Eggborough1,9601966
6Tilbury power stations1,7881962
7Aberthaw B1,5861966
8Kilroot5201996
9Lynemouth power station4202016
10Uskmouth Power2302014

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.