Teplárna Červený mlýn is a 95 MW gas power plant in the Czech Republic, with coordinates 49.2163, 16.6064. Ranked #7 of 8 gas plants in the Czech Republic, it accounts for 4.4% of the country's total gas capacity of 2,159 MW. The largest gas plant in the Czech Republic is Počerady at 840 MW, making Teplárna Červený mlýn 8.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include FVE Brno-Tuřany (212 MW, Solar), Brno power station (72 MW, Coal), and Brno-Tuřany Solar Power Plant (21.2 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the South Moravian Region, approximately 20 km from the city of Brno.
16 years old
Czech Republic, Europe
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Czech Republic- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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