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Lappeenranta Kaukaan tehdas119 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Lappeenranta Kaukaan tehdas is a 119 MW biomass power plant located in Finland, operated by Kaukaan Voima Oy. The facility generates electricity from biomass and gas, contributing to Finland's renewable energy capacity. It ranks as the 3rd largest biomass plant in Finland. With 119 MW, it represents 5.7% of the country's total biomass capacity of 2,087 MW. Finland has 36 biomass plants with a combined capacity of 2,087 MW. Compared to the largest biomass plant, Toppila 1 ja 2 at 195 MW, this facility is approximately 61% the size. Biomass energy is increasingly important in Finland's energy strategy, accounting for about 18% of the country's renewable energy generation. The country's forestry industry provides a significant source of biomass feedstock. The plant is located in South Karelia, approximately 230 km northeast of Helsinki.

Capacity
119 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Kaukaan Voima Oy
Location
61.0587°, 28.1887°

Finland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 26. largest of 179 plants in Finland
  • #9,389 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #49 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 1.02% of the installed capacity of Finland
Operator portfolio

Kaukaan Voima Oy operates 1 plants totalling 119 MW

Regional density

18 plants within 100 km, 1,010 MW combined

Nearest plant: Sunila (8.9 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 61.058700, 28.188700
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
155.8 Kt
678 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
33.9K
cars per year
20.8K
homes per year
7.1M
trees to offset

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

FinlandEnergy Profile

179
Total Plants
11.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearHydroBiomassGas
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