Overview
Biomass Generator #15 is a 28.4 MW biomass power plant in Odenwald, Germany, operated by Biomasseheizkraftwerk Odenwald GmbH. It converts biomass into electricity, supporting renewable energy goals.
Biomass Generator #15 is a biomass power plant located in the Odenwald region of Germany, with a capacity of 28.4 MW. It is owned and operated by Biomasseheizkraftwerk Odenwald GmbH and is currently operational. The plant contributes to Germany's renewable energy portfolio by generating electricity from biomass. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for large combustion plants. As a biomass facility, it benefits from Germany's Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which provides support for renewable electricity generation. The technology typically involves combustion of wood chips or other organic materials to produce steam for a turbine. Biomass Generator #15 plays a role in local energy supply and waste management, utilizing organic residues. Its location in a forested region provides a sustainable fuel source. The plant helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil fuel alternatives and supports Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) policy.
Environmental context
The Odenwald region is characterized by mixed forests and agricultural land, providing a sustainable source of biomass feedstock. The plant's emissions are regulated under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive, requiring best available techniques (BAT) to minimize air pollutants. Biomass combustion releases CO2, but it is considered carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. Proximity to populated areas is moderate, with local air quality managed through emission controls.
Frequently asked questions
Biomass Generator #15 is located in the Odenwald region of Germany, near coordinates 49.5154 N, 9.3252 E.
Biomass Generator #15 uses biomass as its primary fuel, typically wood chips or other organic materials.
The plant has a capacity of 28.4 megawatts (MW).
Biomass power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and the Renewable Energy Sources Act (EEG), which sets emission limits and provides feed-in tariffs.
By generating electricity from biomass, the plant supports Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) by providing a renewable, carbon-neutral energy source and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.