Facts About Coal Power
How is Coal Power Created?
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How Much Does a Coal Power Plant Cost?
Most coal power plants cost about A$80 per megawatt-hour. This totals to about $19,200 a day to run a coal power plant. Running a coal power plant is not the most cost-friendly source of energy, however, the cost for coal is relatively low.
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Interesting Facts
- Coal generates about 40% of the electricity in the United States
- The United States produces about 1 billion tons of coal each year, almost equivalent to 12% of the world's total
- Coal was formed about 300 million years ago
- Coal is mined in 27 states in the United States
- Coal is mined in more than 100 countries