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Biomasse-Heizkraftwerk Sauerlach0.48 MW Biomass

BiomassRenewableVerified: Feb 2026

Biomasse-Heizkraftwerk Sauerlach is a 0.48 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by Zukunfts-Energie-Sauerlach. Ranked #55 of 61 biomass plants in Germany, it represents 0.03% of the country's total biomass capacity of 1,723 MW. The largest biomass plant in Germany is Zolling power station at 528 MW, making this facility 1,100 times smaller. Nearby plants include Heizkraftwerk Süd (647 MW, Gas), Süd GT 61 (444.6 MW, Gas), and Nord 2 (332.7 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Bavaria, approximately 30 km from Munich.

Capacity
0.48 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Zukunfts-Energie-Sauerlach
Location
47.9723°, 11.6670°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 1,390. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
  • #38,542 worldwide by installed capacity
  • #1,441 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
Operator portfolio

Zukunfts-Energie-Sauerlach operates 2 plants totalling 1 MW

Regional density

159 plants within 100 km, 13,468 MW combined

Nearest plant: Unterhaching Power station (10.7 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 47.972258, 11.667001
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Carbon Footprint230 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
629 t
3 GWh/year × 230 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
137
cars per year
84
homes per year
28.6K
trees to offset

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

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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