BMKW Mannheim is a 17.9 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by MVV Energie AG. Commissioned in 2003, it plays a part in the country's renewable energy efforts. Ranked #26 of 61 biomass plants in Germany. Its 17.9 MW accounts for 1.04% of Germany's total biomass capacity of 1,723 MW. The largest biomass plant in Germany is Zolling power station at 528 MW, making BMKW Mannheim 29.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Biblis Nuclear Power Plant (2,525 MW, Nuclear), GKM (Mannheim) power station (1,958 MW, Coal), and PHILIPPSBURG-2 (1,468 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Baden-Württemberg, approximately 20 km from Mannheim.
23 years old
Germany, Europe
- 558. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #20,535 worldwide by installed capacity
- #516 of 1,487 Biomass plants worldwide
- 0.01% of the installed capacity of Germany
23 years in operation
Biomass fleet average: 20.5 years
MVV Energie AG operates 7 plants totalling 149 MW
141 plants within 100 km, 17,949 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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