HKW Erfurt-Ost is a 109.1 MW gas-fired power plant situated in Germany, operated by SWE Energie GmbH. The plant is part of Germany's extensive gas power generation network. The exact commissioning year is not provided. HKW Erfurt-Ost ranks as the 62nd largest gas plant in Germany. With a capacity of 109.1 MW, it represents approximately 0.36% of the country'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 in Germany, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, HKW Erfurt-Ost is about one-fifteenth the size. Gas-fired power generation is an important aspect of Germany's energy mix, offering a transitional solution as the country moves toward renewable energy sources. The diverse geography of Germany allows for various energy generation methods, including gas. HKW Erfurt-Ost is located in the central part of Germany, approximately 200 km from the major city of Berlin.
16 years old
Germany, Europe
- 210. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,692 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,202 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Germany
16 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
SWE Energie GmbH operates 1 plants totalling 109 MW
132 plants within 100 km, 7,861 MW combined
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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