Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 is a 102 MW power plant located in Finland, operated by Lappeenrannan Lämpövoima Oy. It utilizes other fuels, with gas as a secondary source, contributing to Finland's diverse energy generation. This facility ranks as the largest among the four other plants in Finland. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 36.11% of Finland's total other capacity of 282 MW. Finland has 4 other plants with a combined capacity of 282 MW. Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 is equal in size to the largest other plant in Finland, which is itself at 102 MW. Other fuels are becoming increasingly important in Finland's energy landscape, accounting for approximately 2.4% of total electricity generation. The country's focus on reducing carbon emissions supports the development of varied energy sources. Mertaniemi 1 ja 2 is located in the southeastern region of Finland, approximately 200 km from Helsinki in South Karelia.
16 years old
Finland, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Other
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Finland- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Other power generation refers to a diverse category of energy production methods that do not fall under the conventional classifications of fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, or solar energy. This category encompasses a variety of technologies and sources, including geothermal, biomass, wave energy, and other innovative approaches. As of now, there are 98 Other power plants operating worldwide, distributed across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of approximately 26.7 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this sector include China, France, India, Argentina, and Russia, each contributing significantly to the global energy mix.
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