FKK is a 33.5 MW coal-fired power plant in Germany, operated by Städtische Werke Energie + Wärme GmbH since 1988. This facility contributes to the coal sector with its operational capacity. Ranked #91 of 111 coal plants in Germany, FKK represents 0.06% of the country's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. The largest coal plant in Germany is Niederaussem power station at 3,430 MW, making FKK 102.5 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Waldeck 2 (480 MW, Hydro), HKW Nord West (200 MW, Coal), and Waldeck1/Bringhausen (143 MW, Hydro). The facility is located in Hesse, approximately 100 km north of Frankfurt.
38 years old
Germany, Europe
- 383. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #16,033 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,609 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Germany
38 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Städtische Werke Energie + Wärme GmbH operates 2 plants totalling 84 MW
60 plants within 100 km, 4,887 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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