Overview
Jiaxing Xinjiaaisi Cogen power station is a 100 MW coal-fired plant in Jiaxing, China, operated by Zhejiang Materials Industry Co. It is currently operational.
The Jiaxing Xinjiaaisi Cogen power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China. With a capacity of 100 MW, it falls into the small-to-medium scale category for coal plants in China. The plant is owned by Zhejiang Materials Industry Co and is currently operational. Coal-fired power plants in China operate under stringent national emission standards, including the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and the Ultra-Low Emission standards, which require significant reductions in SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The plant likely employs conventional coal combustion technology with pollution control measures such as flue gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction to meet these standards. The facility contributes to the local energy grid and supports industrial and residential electricity demand in the Jiaxing region. As a cogeneration plant, it also provides heat for industrial processes or district heating, improving overall energy efficiency. Its location in a densely populated and economically active area underscores the importance of balancing power generation with environmental stewardship.
Environmental context
Coal-fired power generation is a major source of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions. The Jiaxing Xinjiaaisi Cogen power station's 100 MW capacity places it in a moderate emission range. Proximity to populated areas in Jiaxing necessitates effective pollution control to minimize health impacts. The plant's age and technology (subcritical vs. Typical Chinese coal plants of this scale may use subcritical boilers with lower efficiency. Compliance with China's ultra-low emission standards is critical for reducing local air pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The Jiaxing Xinjiaaisi Cogen power station is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, China, at coordinates 30.844100 N, 120.719300 E.
The Jiaxing Xinjiaaisi Cogen power station has a capacity of 100 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale coal-fired power plant.
The Jiaxing Xinjiaaisi Cogen power station is owned by Zhejiang Materials Industry Co.
Coal power plants in China must comply with the Air Pollution Prevention and Control Action Plan and Ultra-Low Emission standards, which mandate significant reductions in SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Plants typically use flue gas desulfurization and selective catalytic reduction.
Cogeneration, or combined heat and power (CHP), allows a power plant to simultaneously generate electricity and useful heat for industrial processes or district heating, improving overall energy efficiency compared to separate generation.