Avedore Holme is an 11 MW wind power plant in Denmark, operated by Dong Energy and commissioned in 2009. Ranked #15 of 19 wind plants in Denmark. Its 11 MW represents 0.78% of Denmark's total wind capacity of 1,408 MW. The largest wind plant in Denmark is Anholt at 400 MW, making Avedore Holme 36.36 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Avedoerevaerket (815 MW, Coal), Amager power station (218 MW, Coal), and Amager (218 MW, Geothermal). The facility is located in the Capital Region, approximately 10 km from Copenhagen.
17 years old
Denmark, Europe
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Avedore Holme is a wind power plant producing approximately 29 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~11 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Wind
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Denmark- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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