Orléans is a 12 MW biomass power plant in France, operational since its commissioning. It is part of the biomass energy sector in the country. Ranked #19 of 163 biomass plants in France, Orléans' 12 MW represents 1.14% 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 Orléans 17.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Saint-Laurent Nuclear Power Plant (1,830 MW, Nuclear), ST LAURENT (1,830 MW, Nuclear), and Cormainville (60 MW, Wind). The facility is located in the Centre-Val de Loire region, approximately 130 km south of Paris.
France, Europe
- 519. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #22,494 worldwide by installed capacity
- #654 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of France
60 plants within 100 km, 16,807 MW combined
Nearest plant: Éolienne Bollée de Saint-Jean-de-Braye (2.8 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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