Sigmundshall is a 19 MW gas-fired power plant in Germany, operated by K+S AG since 1974. It is one of 199 gas plants in the country. Ranked #150 of 199 gas plants in Germany, this plant's 19 MW accounts for 0.06% of Germany's total gas capacity of 30,369 MW. The largest gas plant in Germany is Gersteinwerk at 2,004 MW, making Sigmundshall 105 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Grohnde Nuclear Power Plant (1,430 MW, Nuclear), Grohnde (1,360 MW, Nuclear), and Kraftwerk Heyden (875 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Lower Saxony, approximately 40 km from the city of Hanover based on its coordinates.
52 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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