Vedène is a 4.64 MW biomass power plant in France, operated since its commissioning year. The plant is part of a larger network of 163 biomass facilities in the country, contributing to a total biomass capacity of 1,053 MW. Ranked #49 of 163 biomass plants in France, Vedène's 4.64 MW represents 0.44% of the national biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in France is the Port-Est bioenergy power plant at 210 MW, making Vedène 45 times smaller. Nearby plants include the Tricastin nuclear power plant (3660 MW, Nuclear) and the Thermal power plant of Aramon (1370 MW, Coal). Vedène is located in the Vaucluse department, approximately 80 km from the major city of Avignon.
15 years old
France, Europe
- 1,329. largest of 2,195 plants in France
- #29,993 worldwide by installed capacity
- #937 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
15 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Dalkia operates 46 plants totalling 459 MW
197 plants within 100 km, 22,017 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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