The amount of planned coal power capacity in January 2017 was 570GW, down from 1,090GW a year before
Global coal plant pipeline, GW
January 2017
January 2016
Announced + pre-permit + permitted
Announced
Pre-permit
Permitted
Started construction (past 12 months)
In construction
On hold
Completed in past 12 months
Retired in past 12 months
Operating
GW
500
1,000
1,500