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This doesn't seem accurate, it says that Greece uses 0% coal when I know that at least 660 MW come from coal.

It’s live updating, so 0% of the electricity right now is being generated by coal (ie. The coal power plant is off). Note that Greece says “estimated” though so I presume they don’t have the actual live numbers.

You can view averages from the past 30 days, 12 months, and 6 years though and that shows the percentage of coal generation being about 800MW over the past 12 months.

Hmm, maybe the station isn't operational right now, thanks.

According to wikipedia, there are no coal powered power stations

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_Gree...

Well, there is one around 2km from me, though I'm not sure if it's running right this instant. I can look later, though.

EDIT: It doesn't seem like the specific unit is on the list, it's called Ptolemaida 5.

Sure there are

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agios_Dimitrios_Power_Statio...

They just use terms like “thermal” and “lignite” (brown coal) to make it sound nicer.

That one is no longer operational, IIRC.

It got extended due to the war in Ukraine

Ah, you are correct, thanks.

No, thank you. You got me interested enough to practice my Greek and look it up.

That page lists 7 coal powered plants.

Most zones are not accurate. The US also has very doubtful numbers.

I guess depends a lot on public sources.

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