Vaux-le-Pénil Biomass Power Plant | France Renewable Energy Facility

Vaux-le-Pénil is a biomass power plant located in France, with a capacity of 14.3 MW. It operates as a biomass power plant, contributing to the country's renewable energy generation. The facility is situated in the Île-de-France region, near the Seine-et-Marne department. The plant uses biomass as its primary fuel, a renewable energy source derived from organic materials. In France, 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 of 14.3 MW places it in the small-to-medium scale range for biomass power generation. As a biomass facility, Vaux-le-Pénil supports France's energy transition goals by providing low-carbon electricity. Biomass power plants like this one play a role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels and managing waste streams. The plant's operational status ensures continued contribution to the local grid.

Biomass power generation involves combustion of organic materials, which releases CO2 but is considered carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. The plant's location in a populated region of France means emissions are regulated under EU standards to minimize local air quality impacts. Proximity to urban areas may require additional controls on particulate matter and NOx emissions.