Kuopio Savon Sellu is a 20.5 MW biomass power plant in Finland, operated by Savon Sellu OY. Commissioned in an undisclosed year, it contributes to Finland's renewable energy sector. Ranked #25 of 36 biomass plants in Finland, this plant's 20.5 MW represents 0.98% 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 Kuopio Savon Sellu 9.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Haapaniemi (118.1 MW, Biomass), Atro (6.5 MW, Hydro), and Kiltua (5.6 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in the North Savo region, approximately 15 km from Kuopio.
8 years old
Finland, Europe
- 90. largest of 179 plants in Finland
- #18,943 worldwide by installed capacity
- #452 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.17% of the installed capacity of Finland
8 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Savon Sellu OY operates 1 plants totalling 21 MW
11 plants within 100 km, 190 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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