Biomass Generator #16 - 10.2 MW Biomass Power Plant in Germany

Biomass Generator #16 is a biomass power plant located in Germany, with coordinates 51.9201° N, 11.8018° E. The facility has a capacity of 10.2 MW and is owned by ACR Biokraftwerk Calbe Invest GmbH & Co. KG. It is currently operational, supplying renewable energy from biomass. As a biomass plant, it operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and relevant German renewable energy regulations. Biomass power plants in Germany typically use wood chips, agricultural residues, or other organic materials, and are subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emission control. The 10.2 MW capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale range for biomass plants in Europe. The plant plays a role in Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) by providing dispatchable renewable power. Its location in central Germany allows it to serve local grids and potentially support agricultural or forestry waste management. The use of biomass helps reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contributes to the country's climate goals.

Biomass power generation produces CO2 emissions from combustion, but is considered carbon-neutral if sourced sustainably. The plant's proximity to populated areas may require adherence to strict air quality standards under the EU's Industrial Emissions Directive. The 10.2 MW capacity implies moderate fuel consumption and emissions, which are regulated through permits and BAT. Local environmental context includes potential impacts on air quality and resource sustainability, balanced by the renewable energy benefits.