Polkowice Copper Works power station

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Polkowice Copper Works power station is a gas-fired cogeneration power plant in Lower Silesian Province, Poland.

Location

The map below shows the approximate location of the power station in Polkowice, Lower Silesian Province, Poland.

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Background

This power station provides combined heat-and power to KGHM's copper works in Polkowice, Poland. The excess heat generated is passed onto the district heating network. It is part of the KGHM Polkowice copper mine.

Project Details

• Sponsor: KGHM Polska Miedz
• Parent company:
• Location: Polkowice, Lower Silesian Province, Poland
• Coordinates: 51.4847034, 16.0614359 (approximate)
• Gross generating capacity (operating): not found
  • Unit 1: Gas-fired steam turbine with CHP, 42 MW (start-up in 2014)