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Uimaharju 2 + 1 vp/lv105 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewable

Uimaharju 2 + 1 vp/lv is a 105 MW biomass power plant located in Finland, operated by Enocell Oy. The facility also utilizes waste as a secondary fuel source and contributes to the country's renewable energy generation capacity. It ranks as the 6th largest biomass plant in Finland. With 105 MW, it represents 5.03% of Finland'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, Uimaharju 2 + 1 vp/lv is approximately 54% the size. Biomass is an important part of Finland's energy mix, contributing to the country's goals for sustainable energy production. The use of biomass and waste helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and supports circular economy initiatives. The plant is situated in the eastern region of Finland, approximately 40 km from the city of Joensuu.

Capacity
105 MW
Commissioning Year
2003

23 years old

Owner
Enocell Oy
Location
62.9167°, 30.2500°

Finland, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 30. largest of 179 plants in Finland
  • #9,797 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #62 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
  • 0.9% of the installed capacity of Finland
Age & fleet comparison

23 years in operation

Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years

Operator portfolio

Enocell Oy operates 1 plants totalling 105 MW

Regional density

14 plants within 100 km, 360 MW combined

Nearest plant: Kaltimo (13.9 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 62.916700, 30.250000
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
137.5 Kt
598 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.16 Mt
Over 23 years of operation
Annual emissions equivalent to
29.9K
cars per year
18.3K
homes per year
6.3M
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
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