Biomass Generator #17 is a 40 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by Danpower Energie Service GmbH since 2004. Ranked #7 of 61 biomass plants in Germany. Its 40 MW represents 2.32% of Germany's 1,723 MW total biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Germany is Zolling power station at 528 MW, making this facility 13.2 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Schkopau power station (900 MW, Coal) and Lippendorf power station (875 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 20 km from the city of Halle.
22 years old
Germany, Europe
- 345. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #15,123 worldwide by installed capacity
- #273 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.03% of the installed capacity of Germany
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Danpower Energie Service GmbH operates 1 plants totalling 40 MW
216 plants within 100 km, 7,340 MW combined
Nearest plant: Delitzsch - Ziehwerk Solar Power Plant (1.9 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
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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