Biomass Generator #8 is a 14 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by Biomasse HKW Siegerland GmbH & Co.KG since 2006. Ranked #36 of 61 biomass plants in Germany. Its 14 MW represents 0.81% of Germany's 1,723 MW total biomass capacity. The largest biomass plant in Germany is Zolling power station at 528 MW, making Biomass Generator #8 37.7 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Bigge (15 MW, Hydro), Nauroth Solar Power Plant (8.5 MW, Solar), and Bad Endbach Solar Power Plant (7.3 MW, Solar). The facility is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 80 km east of Bonn.
20 years old
Germany, Europe
- 620. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #21,740 worldwide by installed capacity
- #598 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Germany
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Biomasse HKW Siegerland GmbH & Co.KG operates 1 plants totalling 14 MW
108 plants within 100 km, 8,151 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
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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