KWH is a 102 MW gas-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Stadtwerke Hannover AG. It has been in operation since 1975 and contributes to the country's gas generation capacity. KWH ranks as the 66th largest gas plant in Germany. With a capacity of 102 MW, it represents 0.34% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. Germany has 199 gas plants with a combined capacity of 30,369 MW. Compared to the largest gas plant in Germany, Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, KWH is approximately 0.05 times its size. Natural gas plays a significant role in Germany's energy mix, providing around 20% of the total electricity generation. The country's energy strategy emphasizes a transition towards cleaner fuels, with gas serving as a bridge during this shift. KWH is located in the northwestern region of Germany, approximately 150 km from Hannover in Lower Saxony.
51 years old
Germany, Europe
- 217. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,908 worldwide by installed capacity
- #3,248 of 5,146 Natural Gas plants worldwide
- 0.07% of the installed capacity of Germany
51 years in operation
Natural Gas fleet average: 26.9 years
Stadtwerke Hannover AG operates 4 plants totalling 1,122 MW
51 plants within 100 km, 8,388 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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