Kraftwerksgruppe Pfreimd— 127 MW Hydroelectric
Kraftwerksgruppe Pfreimd is a 127 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Germany, operated by GDF SUEZ Energie Deutschland AG since its commissioning in 1959. The facility generates electricity from water flow, contributing to Germany's renewable energy portfolio. This plant ranks as the 21st largest hydro facility in Germany. With 127 MW, it represents 1.02% of the country's total hydro capacity of 12,508 MW. Germany has 131 hydro plants with a combined capacity of 12,508 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, PSW Vianden at 1,096 MW, Kraftwerksgruppe Pfreimd is approximately 11.6% the size. Hydropower is an important part of Germany's energy mix, providing around 5% of the country's electricity generation. The country's rivers and lakes are utilized for hydroelectric power generation, supporting its transition to renewable energy. The plant is located approximately 150 km northeast of Munich in Bavaria.
67 years old
Germany, Europe
- 191. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,073 worldwide by installed capacity
- #1,978 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Germany
67 years in operation
Hydroelectric fleet average: 42.1 years
GDF SUEZ Energie Deutschland AG operates 3 plants totalling 1,005 MW
131 plants within 100 km, 7,760 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Kraftwerksgruppe Pfreimd is a hydro power plant producing approximately 445 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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