Polish utility PGE has the highest installed coal power capacity of any major utility in Europe. As of 2021, PGE's coal power plants had a combined capacity of nearly 13 gigawatts. This figures includes the lignite-fueled Bełchatów power station, which is the largest coal power plant and biggest polluter in the European Union. The coal plant is responsible for around 30 million metric tons of CO2 released every year.
Installed coal capacity of selected power utility companies in Europe in 2021
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* Data for PGE includes installed capacity of conventional power plants, CHP plants and lignite mines. CHP plants were not considered.
** Data is for 2020.
*** Excludes the Mehrum power plant, which was taken off the market in December 2021.
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