Fontenay-sur-Mer is a 2.376 MW biomass power plant in France. Ranked #73 of 163 biomass plants in France, its 2.376 MW accounts for 0.23% of France's total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. The largest biomass plant in France is Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Fontenay-sur-Mer 88 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Gonfreville (16.31 MW, Wind), Saint-Amand (13.8 MW, Wind), and Baudreville (11.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Normandy, approximately 60 km west of Caen.
France, Europe
- 1,596. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #33,393 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,142 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Engie operates 344 plants totalling 13,020 MW
47 plants within 100 km, 7,201 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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