Overview
Drambon is a 1.4 MW biomass power plant in France, operational and contributing to renewable energy generation. It uses biomass as its primary fuel source.
Drambon is a biomass power plant located in France, with a capacity of 1.415 MW. It is currently operational and contributes to the country's renewable energy portfolio. The plant utilizes biomass as its primary fuel, aligning with France's goals for sustainable energy production. As a small-scale biomass facility, Drambon operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) for combustion plants. Biomass power plants like Drambon are subject to regulations on air emissions, including particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, and must comply with national implementation measures. The plant's relatively small capacity suggests it likely serves local energy needs or feeds into the regional grid. Biomass power generation in France is part of a broader strategy to increase renewable energy share and reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Drambon's operation supports this transition by converting organic materials into electricity.
Environmental context
Biomass power generation involves combustion of organic materials, which releases CO2, but is considered carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. Drambon's small capacity minimizes its local environmental footprint. Typical biomass plants are sited near fuel sources. Emissions of particulate matter and NOx are regulated under EU directives.
Frequently asked questions
Drambon biomass power plant is located in France, with coordinates 47.3344 N, 5.3791 E.
Drambon has a capacity of 1.415 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale biomass power plant.
Drambon uses biomass as its primary fuel, which includes organic materials such as wood chips, agricultural residues, or other biological matter.
Biomass power plants in France must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for pollutants like NOx and particulate matter, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
Drambon supports France's renewable energy targets by generating electricity from biomass, a renewable source, helping to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and lower greenhouse gas emissions.