Biomasse-Verstromungs-Anlage is a 20 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by Mark-E AG since 2004. Ranked #11 of 61 biomass plants in Germany, it represents 1.16% 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 26.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Gersteinwerk (2004.5 MW, Gas), Trianel Kohlekraftwerk Lünen (746 MW, Coal), and Herne power station (729 MW, Coal). The facility is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 50 km northeast of Dortmund.
22 years old
Germany, Europe
- 502. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #19,003 worldwide by installed capacity
- #457 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Germany
22 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Mark-E AG operates 3 plants totalling 560 MW
146 plants within 100 km, 37,370 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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