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Elektrárna Hodonín105 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Elektrárna Hodonín is a 105 MW biomass power plant located in the Czech Republic, operated by ČEZ since its commissioning in 1958. This facility utilizes biomass as its fuel source, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation capacity. It is the only biomass plant in the Czech Republic, representing 100% of the country's total biomass capacity of 105 MW. The Czech Republic has a total of 568 power plants with a combined capacity of 33,961 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Elektrárna Hodonín at 105 MW, there are no other biomass facilities in the country. Biomass plays a significant role in the Czech Republic's energy mix, with a focus on renewable energy sources. The country aims to increase its share of renewables, and biomass contributes to this goal. The plant is situated approximately 200 km southeast of Prague in the South Moravian Region.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
1958

68 years old

Owner
ČEZ
Location
48.8474°, 17.1190°

Czech Republic, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 53. largest of 568 plants in Czech Republic
  • #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #62 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.31% of the installed capacity of Czech Republic
Age & fleet comparison

68 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

ČEZ operates 8 plants totalling 3,610 MW

Regional density
Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 48.847392, 17.118952
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
137.5 Kt
598 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
9.35 Mt
Over 68 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
29.9K
cars per year
18.3K
homes per year
6.3M
trees to offset

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
Czech Republic
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

Czech RepublicEnergy Profile

568
Total Plants
34.0 GW
Total Capacity
CoalNuclearHydroSolar
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