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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.

Capacity
109.1 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
SWE Energie GmbH
Location
50.9848°, 11.0299°

Germany, Europe

Context & rankings
  • 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
Age & fleet comparison

16 years in operation

Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years

Operator portfolio

SWE Energie GmbH operates 1 plants totalling 109 MW

Regional density

132 plants within 100 km, 7,861 MW combined

Nearest plant: Klettbach Solar Power Plant (11.9 km)

Data provenance

Location

Coordinates:: 50.984800, 11.029900
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Carbon Footprint490 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
210.7 Kt
430 GWh/year × 490 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.37 Mt
Over 16 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
45.8K
cars per year
28.1K
homes per year
9.6M
trees to offset

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

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
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