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
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Coal has long been a cornerstone of electricity generation worldwide, with a significant presence in the global energy landscape. As of recent data, there are approximately 2,608 coal power plants operating across 74 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of 2,257.3 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in coal power generation include China, with 1,018 plants generating 1,038.0 GW, India with 287 plants at 253.3 GW, and the United States with 291 plants producing 252.0 GW. Other notable contributors include Germany and Japan, with 130 plants and 76.8 GW, and 61 plants and 63.9 GW, respectively. This widespread utilization reflects the essential role coal has played in the development of industrial and residential power systems globally.
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