Yixing Cogen power station — 120 MW Coal

Yixing Cogen power station is a 120 MW coal-fired power plant located in Jiangsu Province, China, operated by China Resources Power Holdings Co Ltd since its commissioning in 2004. This facility adds to the coal generation capacity in the area.

It ranks as the 925th largest coal plant in China, which has a total of 1,012 coal plants with a combined capacity of 1,030,281 MW. Yixing Cogen’s 120 MW capacity represents 0.01% of the country’s total coal capacity. In comparison, the largest coal plant, East Hope Metals Wucaiwan power station, has a capacity of 7,000 MW, highlighting the relative size of Yixing Cogen.

Coal is a primary energy source in China, providing a significant share of electricity generation. The country continues to rely on coal due to its extensive reserves and established energy infrastructure. The plant is located approximately 200 km from Nanjing, the provincial capital.