Heizkraftwerk Wolfsburg Nord/Süd— 123 MW Coal
Heizkraftwerk Wolfsburg Nord/Süd is a 123 MW coal-fired power plant located in Wolfsburg, Germany, operated by Volkswagen Kraftwerk GmbH since its commissioning in 1938. The facility generates electricity using coal, contributing to Germany's overall thermal power generation capacity. It is the 71st largest coal plant in Germany. With 123 MW, it represents 0.2% of Germany's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. Germany has 111 coal plants with a combined capacity of 60,532 MW. Compared to the country's largest coal plant, Niederaussem power station at 3,430 MW, this facility is approximately 1/28th the size. Coal continues to play a significant role in Germany's energy landscape, accounting for about 27% of the country's electricity generation. The Heizkraftwerk Wolfsburg Nord/Süd supports local industrial operations, particularly in the automotive sector. The plant is located in Lower Saxony, approximately 200 km west of Berlin.
88 years old
Germany, Europe
- 196. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,170 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,290 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Germany
88 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Volkswagen Kraftwerk GmbH operates 1 plants totalling 123 MW
83 plants within 100 km, 4,585 MW combined
Source: OpenStreetMap
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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