Overview
BioEnergie Park Klarsee is a 17.8 MW biomass power plant in Germany, operated by Geno Bioenergie Leasingfonds Erste GmbH & Co. KG. It converts biomass into electricity, contributing to the country's renewable energy mix.
BioEnergie Park Klarsee is a biomass power plant located in Germany, with coordinates near 53.3°N, 14.25°E. The facility has a capacity of 17.8 MW and is classified as a biomass power plant. It is owned by Geno Bioenergie Leasingfonds Erste GmbH & Co. KG and is currently operational. As a biomass facility, it plays a role in Germany's renewable energy landscape, which is supported by the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG). The plant operates under Germany's stringent environmental regulations, including the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. Biomass power plants in Germany typically use wood chips, agricultural residues, or other organic materials. The technology often involves combustion or gasification to generate steam for turbines. The 17.8 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for biomass plants in the region. BioEnergie Park Klarsee contributes to local energy supply and helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Its biomass feedstock is sourced sustainably, aligning with Germany's energy transition (Energiewende). The facility supports grid stability and provides a renewable energy source for the surrounding area. Its operational status ensures continued generation of low-carbon electricity.
Environmental context
Biomass power plants like BioEnergie Park Klarsee have a lower carbon footprint compared to fossil fuel plants, but they still emit CO2 from combustion. The plant's location in a rural area minimizes direct impact on densely populated zones. Sustainable sourcing of biomass is critical to avoid deforestation and land-use conflicts. Germany's strict emission limits under the BImSchG ensure that particulate matter and NOx are controlled. The plant's capacity of 17.8 MW is modest, reducing its overall environmental footprint.
Frequently asked questions
BioEnergie Park Klarsee is located in Germany, near coordinates 53.3°N, 14.25°E. It operates within the German renewable energy framework.
BioEnergie Park Klarsee uses biomass as its primary fuel. Biomass can include wood chips, agricultural residues, or other organic materials, which are combusted to generate electricity.
The plant has a capacity of 17.8 megawatts (MW), placing it in the small-to-medium scale for biomass power plants in Germany.
Biomass power plants in Germany must comply with the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG) and the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. They also benefit from the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides feed-in tariffs and incentives for renewable energy.
By using biomass, the plant generates low-carbon electricity compared to fossil fuels. It supports Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) and helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provided the biomass is sourced sustainably.