Overview
EC Marcel is a 37 MW coal power plant located in Poland, operated by EC Marcel S.A. The facility is operational and contributes to the country's power generation mix.
EC Marcel is a coal-fired power plant situated in Poland, with a capacity of 37 megawatts. The facility is owned and operated by EC Marcel S.A. and is currently operational, playing a role in the regional energy supply. The plant operates on coal as its primary fuel, a common energy source in Poland's power sector. With a capacity of 37 MW, it is considered a small-scale facility compared to larger coal plants in the region. The plant's technology and emissions are subject to Polish and EU regulations, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. As a coal-fired plant, EC Marcel contributes to local electricity generation but also faces environmental scrutiny due to CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions. Its location in Poland, a country with a significant coal power fleet, places it within a regulatory framework aimed at reducing emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's coal combustion results in emissions of CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, which can impact local air quality. Poland's power sector is heavily reliant on coal, and facilities like EC Marcel operate under EU emission standards.
Frequently asked questions
EC Marcel is located in Poland, with coordinates approximately 50.0433 N, 18.4842 E.
EC Marcel is a coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 37 megawatts.
EC Marcel is owned and operated by EC Marcel S.A.
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 particulate emissions.
EC Marcel has a capacity of 37 megawatts, classifying it as a small-scale coal power plant.