G-Kraftwerk is a 103 MW coal-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG since its commissioning in 1962. The plant generates electricity from coal, contributing to Germany's overall energy supply. G-Kraftwerk ranks as the 75th largest coal plant in Germany. With a capacity of 103 MW, it represents 0.17% of the country's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. Germany has 111 coal plants with a combined capacity of 60,532 MW, while the largest, Niederaussem power station, has a capacity of 3,430 MW, making G-Kraftwerk approximately 3% the size of this facility. Coal has historically been a significant part of Germany's energy mix, although the country is transitioning towards more sustainable energy sources. The reliance on coal is decreasing as Germany invests in renewable energy technologies. G-Kraftwerk is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 70 km from Düsseldorf, a major urban center in the region.
64 years old
Germany, Europe
- 216. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,877 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,362 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Germany
64 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Currenta GmbH & Co. OHG operates 4 plants totalling 266 MW
174 plants within 100 km, 42,485 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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