Poland

EC Wrocław — 263 MW Coal

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EC Wrocław is a 263 MW coal power plant located in Poland. View location, capacity, and technical details.

Capacity
263 MW

Installed

Commissioned
1962

Year online

Owner
Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA

Operator

Location
51.12, 17.02

Coordinates

Insights

#54
largest in Poland
#1,986
largest Coal worldwide
#6,530
largest worldwide
1962
35 yrs older than avg
21
operated by Polska Grupa Energetyczna…
25
plants within 100 km

Technical Details

Fuel Type
Coal
Capacity
263 MW
Commissioned
1962
Status
Operational
Owner
Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA
Country
Poland
Coordinates
51.123, 17.024

Carbon Footprint

Annual CO₂
1,039,050 t

tonnes / year

Lifetime CO₂
41,561,995 t

over ~40 yrs

Intensity
820 g

Est. gCO2/kWh

Annual emissions equivalent to

225,880
cars per year
138,540
homes per year
47,229,540
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

EC Wrocław, a coal-fired power generation facility located in Poland at coordinates 51.1234, 17.0241, plays a significant role in the country’s energy landscape. With a capacity of 263 MW, this power plant is operated by Polska Grupa Energetyczna SA and is vital for providing stable energy to the local grid. The utilization of coal as the primary fuel type reflects Poland’s historical reliance on coal for electricity generation. Despite the growing emphasis on renewable energy sources, coal remains a crucial component of Poland’s energy mix, particularly in ensuring energy security and reliability. The operational context of EC Wrocław is important, especially in light of the European Union’s climate policies which aim to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner energy technologies. As Poland navigates the transition towards a more sustainable energy future, EC Wrocław continues to be a key player in balancing the country’s immediate energy needs with long-term environmental goals.

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