Republika power station — 105 MW Coal

Republika power station is a 105 MW coal-fired power plant located in Bulgaria, operated by Toplofikacia Pernik Ead and commissioned in 1951. It is one of the older facilities in the country, utilizing coal as its primary fuel source.

This plant ranks as the 11th largest coal facility in Bulgaria. With a capacity of 105 MW, it represents 2.16% of Bulgaria’s total coal capacity of 4,859 MW. Bulgaria has 11 coal plants with a combined capacity of 4,859 MW. In comparison, the largest coal plant, Maritsa Itzok-2 power station, has a capacity of 1,602 MW, making Republika about 6.5% the size of this facility.

Coal is a significant energy source in Bulgaria, providing around 52% of the country’s electricity generation. The Republika power station is located in the western part of Bulgaria, approximately 50 km from Sofia.