Wachtberg power station is a 118 MW coal-fired power plant situated in Germany. Operated by Rwe Power Ag, it has been in operation since 1959, contributing to the country's coal energy sector. Wachtberg ranks as the 73rd largest coal plant among 111 coal facilities in Germany. With a capacity of 118 MW, it represents 0.19% of Germany's total coal capacity of 60,532 MW. The largest coal plant in Germany, Niederaussem power station, has a capacity of 3,430 MW, making Wachtberg about one-thirty of its size. Germany has a total of 1,483 power plants generating a combined 151,891 MW. Coal is a significant part of Germany's energy mix, although its share has been declining due to the country's commitment to renewable energy. The transition away from coal is influenced by environmental policies and climate goals. Wachtberg is located in North Rhine-Westphalia, approximately 60 km from Cologne.
67 years old
Germany, Europe
- 202. largest of 1,483 plants in Germany
- #9,400 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,316 of 2,793 Coal plants worldwide
- 0.08% of the installed capacity of Germany
67 years in operation
Coal fleet average: 29.2 years
Rwe Power Ag operates 1 plants totalling 118 MW
163 plants within 100 km, 37,504 MW combined
Nearest plant: Huerth Ville / Berrenrath power station (5.2 km)
Source: Open Power System Data
Location
Estimates based on Coal emission factor (820 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (55%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Coal
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Germany- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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