Vresova TPS power station

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Vresova TPS power station is a retired power station in Vřesová, Sokolov, Karlovarský, Czech Republic.

Location

Table 1: Project-level location details

Plant name	Location	Coordinates (WGS 84)
Vresova TPS power station	Vřesová, Sokolov, Karlovarský, Czech Republic	50.255816, 12.695936 (exact)

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Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):

• Unit 1, Unit 2: 50.255816, 12.695936

Project Details

Table 2: Unit-level details

Unit name	Status	Fuel(s)	Capacity (MW)	Technology	Start year	Retired year
Unit 1	retired	coal: lignite	200	subcritical	1995	2020
Unit 2	retired	coal: lignite	200	subcritical	1996	2020

Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details

Unit name	Owner	Parent
Unit 1	Sokolovská Uhelná AS [100%]	Carbounion Holding AS; natural person(s)
Unit 2	Sokolovská Uhelná AS [100%]	Carbounion Holding AS; natural person(s)

Background

Vresova TPS power station began operating in 1995 and retired in 2020 when its two units converted to gas.

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Additional data

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