Couëron is a 6.3 MW biomass power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #43 of 163 biomass plants in France, it contributes 0.6% of the country's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is the Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Couëron 33.3 times smaller. Nearby plants include CORDEMAIS (1,370 MW, Oil), Centrale Thermique de Cordemais (1,200 MW, Coal), and CORDEMAIS 4 (1,160 MW, Coal). The plant is located in Pays de la Loire, approximately 15 km west of Nantes.
France, Europe
- 1,181. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #27,162 worldwide by installed capacity
- #854 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
118 plants within 100 km, 4,492 MW combined
Nearest plant: Centre de valorisation des dechets Arc-En-Ciel (3.1 km)
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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