HKW Niederrad is a 126 MW gas-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Mainova AG and commissioned in 2005. The facility contributes to Germany's overall gas generation capacity. Ranking as the 57th largest gas plant in Germany, HKW Niederrad's 126 MW capacity represents 0.41% of the country's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The largest gas plant in Germany, Gersteinwerk, has a capacity of 2,004 MW, making HKW Niederrad approximately one-sixteenth the size of this facility. Gas-fired power plants are a significant part of Germany's energy mix, providing flexibility and reliability to the grid. The country has been transitioning towards renewable sources, but gas remains essential for balancing supply. HKW Niederrad is located in the Hesse region, approximately 10 km from Frankfurt.
21 years old
Germany, Europe
- 193. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,083 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,061 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Germany
21 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Mainova AG operates 5 plants totalling 231 MW
125 plants within 100 km, 12,350 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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