Turów Power Plant

The Turów Power Plant, located in Bogatynia, is one of the largest coal-fired thermal power plants in Poland, with an available capacity of 2029 MW. It was launched in 1962 and is a modern facility that underwent modernization in 2005. The power plant consists of 7 power units, including the new Unit 11, which is being built by a consortium of companies, including Japan's Mitsubishi Hitachi. It is characterized by industrial architecture, and its tall cooling tower and 150-meter-high six-channel chimney are significant features of the regional landscape. The power plant has significant historical and cultural importance, and its construction in the 1950s and 1960s was described in the book "Histories from the Sack" by Marek Sznajder. It employs around 1,250 people and is part of the PGE Capital Group. The Turów Power Plant also has a major environmental impact; according to a WWF report, it was recognized as one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in Poland. The plant has been the site of serious failures, including one of the largest in the Polish energy sector in 1998, which resulted in the destruction of a power unit. Efforts to reduce its environmental impact are in line with European Union policies. Since 2009, the power plant has been using biomass as a supplementary fuel.