GuD Bitterfeld is a 106 MW gas-fired power plant located in Bitterfeld-Wolfen, Germany, operated by envia THERM GmbH since its commissioning in 2000. The plant utilizes natural gas to generate electricity. It ranks as the 65th largest gas plant in Germany. With a capacity of 106 MW, it represents 0.35% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. Germany has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, this facility is about one-fifteenth the size. Natural gas accounts for approximately 13% of Germany's electricity generation. The GuD Bitterfeld plant supports the transition towards cleaner energy sources while providing flexibility to the grid. It is located around 150 km southwest of Berlin.
26 years old
Germany, Europe
- 213. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,767 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,222 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Germany
26 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
envia THERM GmbH operates 5 plants totalling 293 MW
226 plants within 100 km, 8,172 MW combined
Nearest plant: Bitterfeld-Wolfen - GP Joule Solar Power Plant (1.7 km)
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Estimates based on Gas emission factor (490 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (45%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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