Calais is a 1.043 MW biomass power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #124 of 163 biomass plants in France, it represents 0.1% of the country's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Calais 0.005 times smaller. Nearby plants include GRAVELINES (5460 MW, Nuclear), Gravelines Nuclear Power Station (5460 MW, Nuclear), and DK6 (796 MW, Gas). The facility is located approximately 20 km northeast of Calais in the Hauts-de-France region.
16 years old
France, Europe
- 2,088. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #37,503 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,389 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
146 plants within 100 km, 21,242 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
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
France- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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