Overview
Guangdong Jinwan power station is a 1,200 MW coal-fired power plant in Guangdong, China, owned by Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation.
Guangdong Jinwan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Guangdong Province, China, with a capacity of 1,200 MW. Owned by Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd, the facility is operational and plays a significant role in the regional energy supply. As a coal power plant, it is part of China's extensive coal-fired generation fleet, which remains a cornerstone of the country's electricity mix. The plant's capacity of 1,200 MW places it in the large-scale category for coal power plants. The facility operates under China's national emission standards for thermal power plants, which regulate pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Environmental considerations for coal plants include CO2 emissions and local air quality impacts. The plant's location in Guangdong, a densely populated and economically vibrant province, underscores the importance of balancing power generation with environmental stewardship. The facility's grid role is to provide baseload power, supporting industrial and residential demand in the region.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired power plant, Guangdong Jinwan power station contributes to CO2 emissions and local air pollutants such as SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Its location in Guangdong, a coastal province with high population density, means that emissions can affect air quality in nearby urban areas. The plant's capacity of 1,200 MW indicates a significant environmental footprint, though modern emission control technologies may mitigate some impacts. China's regulatory framework, including emission standards and the national carbon market, applies to this facility.
Frequently asked questions
Guangdong Jinwan power station is located in Guangdong Province, China, near the coast at coordinates 21.969100 N, 113.179700 E.
The plant has a capacity of 1,200 megawatts (MW), making it a large-scale coal-fired power station.
The plant is owned by Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for air pollutants, including SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. They also participate in the national carbon market for CO2 emissions.
The plant is currently operational, contributing to the power grid in Guangdong Province.