Kuusankoski bv is a 76 MW biomass power plant in Finland, operated by Kymin Voima Oy since its commissioning. The facility also utilizes gas as a secondary fuel source. Located at coordinates 60.9000, 26.6333, it contributes to Finland's renewable energy landscape. Ranked #13 of 36 biomass plants in Finland, Kuusankoski bv represents 3.64% of the country's total biomass capacity of 2,087 MW. The largest biomass plant in Finland is Toppila 1 ja 2 at 195 MW, making Kuusankoski bv 2.6 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kotka (72 MW, Biomass), Voikkaa ve 1 (32.9 MW, Hydro), and Mankala (30 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in Kymenlaakso region, approximately 120 km northeast of Helsinki.
25 years old
Finland, Europe
- 42. largest of 179 plants in Finland
- #11,368 worldwide by installed capacity
- #128 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.65% of the installed capacity of Finland
25 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Kymin Voima Oy operates 1 plants totalling 76 MW
24 plants within 100 km, 1,643 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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