Plzen CHP power station

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Plzen CHP power station is an operating power station of at least 137-megawatts (MW) in Plzeň, Plzensky, Czech Republic.

Location

Table 1: Project-level location details

Plant name	Location	Coordinates (WGS 84)
Plzen CHP power station	Plzeň, Plzeň, Plzensky, Czech Republic	49.754333, 13.398754 (exact)

The map below shows the exact location of the power station.

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Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):

• Unit 1, Unit 2: 49.754333, 13.398754

Project Details

Table 2: Unit-level details

Unit name	Status	Fuel(s)	Capacity (MW)	Technology	Start year	Retired year
Unit 1	operating	coal - lignite	70	subcritical	1982	–
Unit 2	operating	coal - lignite, bioenergy - wood & other biomass (solids)	67	subcritical	1998	–

Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details

Unit name	Owner
Unit 1	Plzeňská Teplárenská AS [100.0%]
Unit 2	Plzeňská Teplárenská AS [100.0%]

Background

The Plzen CHP (combined heat and power) plant began operating in 1982. One unit of the power station co-fires with woody biomass.

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Additional data

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