Overview
Hainan Southwest power station is a 700 MW coal-fired plant in China, operated by China Guodian Corporation. It contributes to the regional power grid.
Hainan Southwest power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Hainan, China, with a capacity of 700 MW. Owned by China Guodian Corporation, the facility is operational and plays a key role in meeting the electricity demand of the island province. As a coal power plant, it operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant's technology is typical for its era, and its capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for coal plants in China. The facility supports the local grid and contributes to the economic development of Hainan. Its environmental impact is managed through regulatory compliance, though coal combustion inherently produces CO2 and other pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and local pollutants like SOx and NOx. Its location in Hainan, a tropical island, may affect air quality and ecosystems. Proximity to populated areas could increase exposure to emissions, though specific distances are not detailed.
Frequently asked questions
Hainan Southwest power station is located in Hainan, China, at coordinates 18.538300 N, 108.682400 E.
The plant has a capacity of 700 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large coal power plant.
The plant is owned by China Guodian Corporation, a major state-owned power generation company in China.
Coal power plants in China must comply with national emission standards for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate commitments.
The plant is currently operational and contributes to the regional power grid.