Kombikraftwerk is a 46.6 MW gas-fired power plant in Germany, operated by Stora Enso Sachsen GmbH since 1993. Ranked #102 of 199 gas plants in Germany. Its 46.6 MW represents 0.15% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making Kombikraftwerk 43 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Braunkohlekraftwerk Lippendorf (875 MW, Coal) and Lippendorf power station (875 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saxony, approximately 20 km north of Leipzig.
33 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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