Biomassekraftwerk Bischofferode— 18.1 MW Biomass
Biomassekraftwerk Bischofferode is an 18.1 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by Stadtwerke Leipzig GmbH since 2006. Ranked #23 of 61 biomass plants in Germany, it contributes 1.05% 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 Biomassekraftwerk Bischofferode 29.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Biomass Generator #22 (53.5 MW, Biomass), Natural Gas Turbine #2 (19.5 MW, Gas), and Leinefelde-Worbis (8 MW, Solar). The facility is located in Thuringia, approximately 150 km from Erfurt.
20 years old
Germany, Europe
- 549. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #20,281 worldwide by installed capacity
- #503 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Germany
20 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
Stadtwerke Leipzig GmbH operates 3 plants totalling 203 MW
105 plants within 100 km, 6,846 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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