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
- 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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