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
- 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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