REK Bitola
| REK Bitola | |
|---|---|
  Location of REK Bitola in Republic of Macedonia | |
| Country | Macedonia |
| Location | Bitola Municipality, Macedonia |
| Coordinates | 41°03′29″N 21°29′00″E / 41.05806°N 21.48333°ECoordinates: 41°03′29″N 21°29′00″E / 41.05806°N 21.48333°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Commission date |
Unit 1: 1984 Unit 2: 1984 Unit 3: 1988 |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational | 3 |
| Nameplate capacity | 675 MW |
Mining and Energy Combine (REK) Bitola is a large coal (lignite) power plant about 12 km from the city of Bitola, Macedonia. It is the primary source of electrical power in Macedonia, providing for 70% of the country's needs. The plant, which was built from 1982 to 1988, generates around 4.34 million megawatt hours of electricity per year.[1] It is regulated by the Balkan Environmental Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement Network (BERCEN).
References
- ↑ "The thermal power plant rek bitola (general information)" (PDF). Retrieved 2012-08-11.
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