TREA Leuna is a 32.6 MW waste-to-energy power plant in Germany, operated by MVV Energie AG since its commissioning. Ranked #17 of 65 waste plants in Germany, it represents 2.08% of the country’s total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making TREA Leuna 2.5 times smaller. Nearby plants include Schkopau power station (900 MW, Coal), Lippendorf power station (875 MW, Coal), and Braunkohlekraftwerk Lippendorf (875 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saxony-Anhalt, approximately 150 km from Leipzig.
Germany, Europe
- 389. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #16,132 worldwide by installed capacity
- #131 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
- 0.02% of the installed capacity of Germany
MVV Energie AG operates 7 plants totalling 149 MW
204 plants within 100 km, 7,232 MW combined
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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