Overview
Yixing Xielian power station is a 270 MW coal-fired power plant in China, operated by Union Energy Co. It contributes to the regional power grid in Jiangsu province.
Yixing Xielian power station is a coal-fired power generation facility located in Yixing, Jiangsu province, China. With a capacity of 270 MW, it falls into the medium-scale category for coal plants in the country. The plant is owned by Union Energy Co and is currently operational, serving the local and regional electricity demand. As a coal power plant, Yixing Xielian operates under China's national emission standards, which include limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The facility likely uses subcritical technology, typical for plants of its vintage and scale in China. The plant's fuel source is coal, which contributes to its carbon footprint and local air quality considerations. The plant plays a role in supporting the industrial and residential energy needs of Yixing and surrounding areas. Its location in Jiangsu, a province with high electricity demand, underscores its importance in the regional power mix. The facility's environmental impact is managed through regulatory compliance with Chinese environmental laws.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions and local pollutants such as SOx and NOx. Its location in a populated region of Jiangsu province raises considerations for air quality impacts. The facility's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and emission intensity. Proximity to urban areas may require adherence to stricter local environmental standards.
Frequently asked questions
Yixing Xielian power station is located in Yixing, Jiangsu province, China, at coordinates 31.396200 N, 119.828300 E.
The plant has a capacity of 270 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale coal power plant.
The plant is owned by Union Energy Co.
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.
Given its capacity and typical Chinese coal plants, it likely uses subcritical boiler technology, which is less efficient than supercritical or ultra-supercritical designs.