Overview
Shanwei Honghaiwan power station is a 2,520 MW coal-fired power plant in Guangdong, China, operated by Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd. It is an operational facility contributing to the region's power generation.
Shanwei Honghaiwan power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Guangdong, China, with a capacity of 2,520 MW. It is owned and operated by Guangdong Electric Power Development Co Ltd and is currently operational, playing a significant role in the regional power grid. As a coal-fired facility, the plant operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The technology likely involves subcritical or supercritical boilers, common for plants of this scale in China. The plant's capacity places it in the large-scale category for coal power generation. The facility's location in Guangdong, a densely populated and industrialized province, means it supports substantial electricity demand. Its environmental impact is managed through regulatory compliance, though coal combustion inherently produces CO2 and other emissions. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to grid stability.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, typical for large coal-fired facilities. Its location in Guangdong, a coastal province with high population density, means emissions can affect local air quality. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. Proximity to populated areas necessitates stringent emission controls under Chinese regulations.
Frequently asked questions
Shanwei Honghaiwan power station is located in Guangdong Province, China, near the coast at coordinates 22.7061 N, 115.5543 E.
The plant has a capacity of 2,520 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 SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, as well as carbon intensity targets under the country's climate commitments.
As a 2,520 MW coal plant, it provides baseload power to the Guangdong grid, supporting industrial and residential electricity demand in one of China's most populous provinces.