Sotkamo is a 1.3 MW biomass power plant in Finland, operated by Vapo Oy. Ranked #36 of 36 biomass plants in Finland, Sotkamo's 1.3 MW represents 0.06% 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 Sotkamo 150 times smaller. There are no nearby plants within 50 km. The facility is located in the Kainuu region, approximately 500 km north of Helsinki.
Finland, Europe
- 171. largest of 179 plants in Finland
- #36,529 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,319 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Finland
Vapo Oy operates 2 plants totalling 8 MW
7 plants within 100 km, 216 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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