Chambéry is a 10.336 MW biomass power plant located in France. It is part of the biomass energy sector and was commissioned in 2014. The plant operates under the management of local energy authorities. Ranked #27 of 163 biomass plants in France, Chambéry accounts for 0.98% of the country's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass facility in France is the Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Chambéry 20 times smaller. Nearby plants include GRAND MAISON (1,690 MW, Hydro), Superphénix (1,200 MW, Nuclear), and CHEYLAS (485 MW, Hydro). The facility is situated in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, approximately 100 km from the city of Lyon.
11 years old
France, Europe
- 790. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #23,622 worldwide by installed capacity
- #698 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
11 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
149 plants within 100 km, 23,903 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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