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Landesbergen alternative fuels power plant
The alternative fuels power plant is located in Landesbergen in Lower Saxony in Germany.
Key facts - Landesbergen alternative fuels power plant
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2004Entered into operation
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22 MWInstalled capacity
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140.6 GWhAnnual production
The Landesbergen biomass power plant generates power by burning scrap wood and alternative fuels. The electrical power output is 22 MW.
The alternative fuels power plant generates an electricity equivalent to the consumption of approximately 50,000 households.
Generating power by burning scrap wood is CO2 neutral. The CO2 stored in the wood during photosynthesis is released by the combustion.
Statkraft uses high-calorific value, non-recyclable waste from households, industry and commerce as alternative fuels. Where possible, Statkraft favours fuels that are lower in pollutants and CO₂.
The resulting emissions are cleaned and subjected to the strictest controls.
| Company | Ownership share |
| Statkraft | 100% |
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GermanyOliver TjadenLandesbergen biomass power plant
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GermanyOliver TjadenLandesbergen biomass power plant from above
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GermanyOliver TjadenBiomass