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TUM Heizkraftwerk

Oil

The TUM Heizkraftwerk is a key infrastructure asset in Germany's power generation grid, located on the continent of Europe. Designated as a fossil fuel electricity generation station, the facility features an installed capacity of 0 MW. Its primary operation relies on harnessing oil energy resources to generate bulk electricity. Operational management and ownership of the facility are handled by the TUM Heizkraftwerk GmbH, which oversees daily maintenance and grid dispatch integration. The facility was officially connected to the commercial grid in 1994, since which it has maintained regular output, playing a structured role in domestic power supply security. In terms of domestic production capacity within Germany, TUM Heizkraftwerk occupies the #26 position among all operational oil power plants. Its 0 MW capacity represents a 0.00% share of Germany's total installed oil generating capacity, which currently stands at 3,691 MW. The largest operational oil installation in Germany is the Kraftwerk Ingolstadt with an output of 840 MW, making the TUM Heizkraftwerk approximately 1.0 times smaller by comparison. Across all fuel types and electricity generation technologies country-wide, this facility accounts for 0.0000% of Germany's aggregate generation capacity of 151,803 MW. Based on historical capacity factors characteristic of oil power plants (modeled at 15% for analysis), the facility's expected annual electricity generation is calculated at approximately 0 MWh. Applying domestic consumption statistics where an average household in Germany consumes 4 MWh of electricity annually, this level of production is sufficient to meet the energy demands of roughly 0 homes. By utilizing traditional thermal power processes, the station delivers reliable dispatchable energy to the grid, supporting grid resilience during periods of low renewable resource availability and satisfying industrial base-load demands. The physical site of the station is located at geographic coordinates 48.2604° latitude and 11.6577° longitude. Analysis of local grid infrastructure shows a density of other assets within a 50-kilometer radius. These nearby facilities include Heizkraftwerk Süd (gas, 647 MW), Kraftwerk Zolling (coal, 542 MW), Zolling power station (biomass, 528 MW), representing a cluster of localized power assets. This geographic placement is vital for reinforcing regional distribution infrastructure and minimizing transmission line losses across this sector of Germany.

Capacity
0 MW
Commissioning Year
1994

32 years old

Owner
TUM Heizkraftwerk GmbH
Location
48.2604°, 11.6577°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 48.260444, 11.657730
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Carbon Footprint650 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
0 t
0 GWh/year × 650 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
0 t
Over 32 years of operation
Past Retirement
2024
2 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
0
cars per year
0
homes per year
0
trees to offset

Estimates based on Oil emission factor (650 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (35%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Oil
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Stations
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

An Overview of Oil as a Power Generation Energy Source

Oil has been a significant source of energy for power generation worldwide, with 2,416 oil power plants distributed across 108 countries, contributing a total installed capacity of approximately 286.9 gigawatts (GW). The reliance on oil for electricity generation has its roots in the ease of extraction, transportation, and the energy density of crude oil, making it a practical choice for many nations. Notable countries that utilise oil in power generation include Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United States, Iran, and Mexico, with Japan hosting 29 plants and leading in capacity at 49.9 GW, closely followed by Saudi Arabia with 53 plants at 49.7 GW. The United States has 883 oil power plants with a combined capacity of 39.4 GW, while Iran and Mexico have 22 and 23 plants, respectively, with capacities of 13.5 GW and 12.2 GW.

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