Poland

Elektrocieplownia Wroclaw — 260 MW Coal

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Elektrocieplownia Wroclaw is a 260 MW coal power plant located in Poland. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
260 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1901

Year online

Owner
Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A.

Operator

Location
51.12, 17.02

Coordinates

Insights

#56
largest in Poland
#1,990
largest Coal worldwide
#6,549
largest worldwide
1901
96 yrs older than avg
1
operated by Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich…
25
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
260 MW
Commissioned
1901
Status
Operational
Owner
Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A.
Country
Poland
Coordinates
51.123, 17.024
Wikipedia
Link

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1,027,198 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
41,087,904 t

over ~40 yrs

Intensity
820 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

223,304
cars per year
136,960
homes per year
46,690,800
trees to offset

Indicative estimate from standard life-cycle emission and capacity factors — not a measured figure. Open calculator

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About this plant

Elektrociepłownia Wrocław is a historic coal-fired power generation facility located in Poland, boasting a capacity of 260 MW. Commissioned in 1901, it has been a cornerstone of the local energy infrastructure for over a century. Operated by Zespół Elektrociepłowni Wrocławskich KOGENERACJA S.A., this power plant utilizes traditional coal technology to provide both electricity and district heating, serving the energy needs of Wrocław and surrounding areas. Positioned at coordinates 51.1234, 17.0244, the facility plays a critical role in the regional energy mix, ensuring reliable power supply amid Poland’s evolving energy landscape. As Poland works towards aligning its energy policies with EU climate targets, the significance of Elektrociepłownia Wrocław is underscored by its dual role in energy generation and heating. The plant exemplifies the challenges of transitioning from coal dependency, as the country seeks to increase the share of renewables in its energy portfolio while maintaining energy security and addressing local demand.

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