Kavo is an 85 MW biomass and waste-fired power plant in Finland, operated by Kainuun Voima Oy since its commissioning. Ranked #9 of 36 biomass plants in Finland, Kavo's 85 MW represents 4.07% of Finland's total biomass capacity of 2,087 MW. The largest biomass plant in Finland is Toppila 1 ja 2 at 195 MW, making Kavo 2.3 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km of Kavo. The facility is located in Kainuu region, approximately 450 km north of Helsinki.
Finland, Europe
- 36. largest of 179 plants in Finland
- #10,916 worldwide by installed capacity
- #98 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.73% of the installed capacity of Finland
Kainuun Voima Oy operates 1 plants totalling 85 MW
8 plants within 100 km, 268 MW combined
Source: Finnish Energy Authority
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
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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