AWIRS 4 is a 95 MW biomass power plant in Belgium, commissioned in 2005. Ranked #2 of 2 biomass plants in Belgium, AWIRS 4's 95 MW accounts for 26.17% of Belgium's total biomass capacity of 363 MW. The largest biomass plant in Belgium is RODENHUIZE 4 at 268 MW, making AWIRS 4 2.8 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include TIHANGE 3 (2053.8 MW, Nuclear), COO (1164 MW, Hydro), and TIHANGE 1N (962 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in the Walloon Region, approximately 80 km southeast of Brussels.
21 years old
Belgium, Europe
- 23. largest of 69 plants in Belgium
- #10,544 worldwide by installed capacity
- #79 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.71% of the installed capacity of Belgium
21 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Electrabel operates 19 plants totalling 10,172 MW
84 plants within 100 km, 36,710 MW combined
Source: ELIA Belgian Grid Operator
Location
Estimates based on Biomass emission factor (230 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (65%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Biomass
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Belgium- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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