Kraftwerk Grenzach-Wyhlen is a 40 MW gas-fired power plant in Germany, operated by KGW - Kraftwerk Grenzach-Wyhlen GmbH since 2004. Ranked #107 of 199 gas plants in Germany. Its 40 MW represents 0.13% of Germany's 30,369 MW total gas capacity. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making this facility 50.1 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Fessenheim (1,760 MW, Nuclear) and Kernkraftwerk Gösgen (1,035 MW, Nuclear). The facility is located in Baden-Württemberg, approximately 5 km from the city of Basel.
22 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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