Heizkraftwerke an der Friedensbrücke is a 122 MW gas-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Heizkraftwerk Würzburg GmbH. The facility generates electricity and heat, contributing to the local energy supply. This plant ranks as the 58th largest gas facility in Germany. With a capacity of 122 MW, it accounts for 0.4% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. Germany has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW, and the largest gas plant, Gersteinwerk, has a capacity of 2,004 MW, making Heizkraftwerke an der Friedensbrücke approximately one-sixteenth the size of that facility. Natural gas plays a vital role in Germany's energy landscape, providing a flexible energy source that complements renewable generation. The country is transitioning towards a lower carbon footprint, with gas serving as a bridge fuel. The plant is located in Bavaria, approximately 100 km from Frankfurt.
24 years old
Germany, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Gas
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Gas power generation is a significant component of the global energy landscape, characterized by the use of natural gas to produce electricity. This process typically involves either gas turbines or combined cycle gas plants. In a gas turbine, compressed air is mixed with natural gas and ignited, producing high-temperature exhaust gases that spin a turbine connected to a generator. Combined cycle plants enhance efficiency by utilizing both gas and steam turbines. After the gas turbine generates electricity, the waste heat is used to produce steam, which drives a steam turbine, thereby maximizing energy extraction from the fuel.
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