Overview
Lappeenranta Kaukaan tehdas is a 119 MW biomass power plant in Finland, owned by Kaukaan Voima Oy. It generates electricity from renewable biomass fuel.
Lappeenranta Kaukaan tehdas is a biomass power plant located in Lappeenranta, Finland, with a capacity of 119 MW. The facility is owned by Kaukaan Voima Oy and is currently operational, contributing to Finland's renewable energy portfolio. The plant operates on biomass fuel, which is considered a renewable energy source. In Finland, biomass power plants are subject to the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and must comply with Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. The facility's capacity places it in the medium-to-large scale for biomass plants in the region. As a biomass facility, Lappeenranta Kaukaan tehdas plays a role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and supporting Finland's climate goals. The plant's location in the industrial area of Lappeenranta allows it to utilize locally sourced biomass, contributing to the circular economy and regional energy security.
Environmental context
The plant uses biomass, a renewable fuel with lower net CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels. However, biomass combustion still releases particulate matter and NOx, requiring emission controls under EU regulations. The facility's location in an industrial area may reduce direct impact on populated zones, but local air quality management is important. The plant's capacity of 119 MW is significant for district heating and grid stability in the region.
Frequently asked questions
Lappeenranta Kaukaan tehdas is located in Lappeenranta, Finland, at coordinates 61.058700 N, 28.188700 E.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity using biomass fuel, with a capacity of 119 MW.
The plant is owned by Kaukaan Voima Oy.
Biomass power plants in Finland must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and follow Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants to control emissions.
As a biomass plant, it supports Finland's renewable energy targets by generating electricity from a sustainable fuel source, reducing fossil fuel dependence and greenhouse gas emissions.