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Müllheizkraftwerk Rothensee58.4 MW Other

Other

Müllheizkraftwerk Rothensee is a 58.4 MW waste-to-energy power plant in Germany, operated by Müllheizkraftwerk Rothensee GmbH. This facility is part of Germany's efforts to manage waste sustainably. Ranked #5 of 17 other plants in Germany, Müllheizkraftwerk Rothensee represents 6.47% of the country's total other capacity of 903 MW. The largest other plant in Germany is Kraftwerk Salzgitter at 288 MW, making this facility 4.93 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include GuD-Ikw Staßfurt (132 MW, Gas), Windpark Druxberge (116.7 MW, Wind), and Windparks Biere und Borne (94.5 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 50 km northwest of Magdeburg.

Capacity
58.4 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Müllheizkraftwerk Rothensee GmbH
Location
52.1851°, 11.6761°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 52.185138, 11.676075
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Other
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
GermanyEnergy Profile
1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
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Understanding Other Power Generation: A Global Perspective

Other power generation refers to a diverse category of energy production methods that do not fall under the conventional classifications of fossil fuels, nuclear, hydroelectric, wind, or solar energy. This category encompasses a variety of technologies and sources, including geothermal, biomass, wave energy, and other innovative approaches. As of now, there are 98 Other power plants operating worldwide, distributed across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of approximately 26.7 gigawatts (GW). The leading nations in this sector include China, France, India, Argentina, and Russia, each contributing significantly to the global energy mix.

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