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
- 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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