Ikaalinen is a 6 MW gas power plant in Finland, operated by Leppäkosken Sähkö Oy since 2015. Ranked #14 of 15 gas plants in Finland, Ikaalinen represents 0.31% of Finland's total gas capacity of 1,918 MW. The largest gas plant in Finland is Vuosaari B at 485 MW, making Ikaalinen 80.8 times smaller. Nearby plants include Nokia kombi (72 MW, Gas) and Portimokoski (11 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the Pirkanmaa region, approximately 200 km northwest of Helsinki.
Finland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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