Overview
EC Grudziądz is a coal-fired power plant in Poland, operated by OPEC with a capacity of 18 MW. It serves the local grid as a small-scale generation facility.
EC Grudziądz is a coal power plant located in Poland, operated by OPEC. With a capacity of 18 MW, it is classified as a small-scale facility within the country's power generation sector. The plant is currently operational and contributes to the regional energy supply. As a coal-fired plant, EC Grudziądz operates under Poland's national emission standards, which align with the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU). The plant's technology is typical for smaller coal units, often using subcritical boiler technology. Poland's energy mix relies heavily on coal, and facilities like this one are subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. The plant's environmental footprint is influenced by its coal fuel source, which results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its relatively small capacity limits its overall impact compared to larger plants. EC Grudziądz plays a role in local grid stability and provides power to nearby communities, supporting Poland's energy needs.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion emits CO2, SOx, and NOx, contributing to local air quality concerns. Its location in Poland, a country with significant coal reliance, places it within a regulatory framework that includes EU emission limits. The small capacity (18 MW) reduces its overall environmental footprint compared to larger coal plants, but it still requires compliance with emission standards.
Frequently asked questions
EC Grudziądz is located in Poland, with coordinates 53.479200 N, 18.771900 E.
EC Grudziądz has a capacity of 18 MW, making it a small-scale coal power plant.
EC Grudziądz is operated by OPEC, a Polish energy company.
Coal power plants in Poland must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, which set limits on SOx, NOx, and dust emissions.
Small coal plants contribute to local grid stability and provide power to nearby communities, complementing larger baseload plants in Poland's coal-dominated energy system.