Overview
Huinong - Yinglite Coal is a 660 MW coal power plant in China, operated by Ningdong Younglight Power Station. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation.
Huinong - Yinglite Coal is a coal-fired power plant located in China, with a capacity of 660 MW. The facility is operated by Ningdong Younglight Power Station and is currently operational, playing a role in the local energy supply. The plant uses coal as its primary fuel, a common choice in China's power generation sector. With a capacity of 660 MW, it falls into the medium-to-large scale category for coal plants. The facility operates under China's national emission standards, which include regulations on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets. The environmental context of this plant involves its fuel type and capacity, which contribute to CO2 and other emissions. Proximity to populated areas and the age of the facility are factors in its overall environmental footprint. The plant's role in the grid helps meet regional electricity demand.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source and 660 MW capacity result in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in China, a country with stringent but evolving emission standards, means it must comply with national air quality regulations. The facility's environmental impact is influenced by its technology and age, with older subcritical plants typically having higher emission rates than supercritical or CCGT units.
Frequently asked questions
Huinong - Yinglite Coal is located in China, with coordinates 39.3075 N, 106.7298 E.
The plant has a capacity of 660 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-to-large scale coal power plant.
The plant is operated by Ningdong Younglight Power Station.
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.
A 660 MW coal plant typically emits significant amounts of CO2, SOx, and NOx. The exact impact depends on technology (subcritical, supercritical, or ultra-supercritical) and pollution control equipment.