Saint-Gilles-du-Mené is a 1.6 MW biomass power plant in France, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #92 of 163 biomass plants in France, it contributes 0.15% 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 Saint-Gilles-du-Mené 131.25 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Crédin (20.4 MW, Wind), Kergrist (19.7 MW, Wind), and Moréac (16 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Brittany, approximately 70 km from Rennes.
16 years old
France, Europe
- 1,784. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #35,483 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,248 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
16 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Energie de la Lande operates 4 plants totalling 6 MW
93 plants within 100 km, 1,344 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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