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GichtNatural Gaskraftwerk Dillingen85 MW Other

Other

GichtNatural Gaskraftwerk Dillingen is an 85 MW power plant in Germany, operated by Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke and commissioned in 2010. Ranked #4 of 17 other plants in Germany, this facility's 85 MW represents 9.42% of Germany's total other capacity of 903 MW. The largest other plant in Germany is Kraftwerk Salzgitter at 288 MW, making GichtNatural 3 times smaller. Nearby plants include EMILE HUCHET (995 MW, Coal), Weiher (655.6 MW, Coal), and Kraftwerk Fenne (432 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saarland, approximately 30 km from Saarbrücken.

Capacity
85 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Aktien-Gesellschaft der Dillinger Hüttenwerke ROGESA Roheisengesellschaft Saar mbH und Zentralkokerei Saar GmbH als Bruchteilsgemeinschaft
Location
49.3548°, 6.7315°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 49.354800, 6.731500
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Other
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GermanyEnergy Profile
1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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Understanding Other Power Generation: A Global Perspective

Other power generation refers to a diverse category of energy production methods that do not fall under the conventional classifications of fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, or solar energy. This category encompasses a variety of technologies and sources, including geothermal, biomass, wave energy, and other innovative approaches. As of now, there are 98 Other power plants operating worldwide, distributed across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of approximately 26.7 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this sector include China, France, India, Argentina, and Russia, each contributing significantly to the global energy mix.

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