Herning CHP is an 88 MW biomass power plant in Denmark, commissioned in 2009. Ranked #1 of 1 biomass plants in Denmark. Its 88 MW constitutes 100% of Denmark's biomass capacity, which totals 88 MW. The largest biomass plant in Denmark is also Herning CHP at 88 MW. Within 50 km, the nearest plant is Vandel (50.4 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Central Denmark Region, approximately 30 km northwest of Aarhus.
17 years old
Denmark, Europe
- 19. largest of 47 plants in Denmark
- #10,818 worldwide by installed capacity
- #90 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 1.08% of the installed capacity of Denmark
17 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
DONG Energy (now Ørsted) operates 1 plants totalling 88 MW
10 plants within 100 km, 1,881 MW combined
Source: Dong Energy
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
Denmark- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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