Overview
Werkskraftwerk Sappi Ehingen is a 21.2 MW biomass power plant in Ehingen, Germany, owned by Sappi Ehingen GmbH. It provides renewable energy from biomass.
Werkskraftwerk Sappi Ehingen is a biomass power plant located in Ehingen, Germany, owned and operated by Sappi Ehingen GmbH. With a capacity of 21.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the German renewable energy sector, contributing to the country's energy transition (Energiewende). The plant operates on biomass fuel, converting organic materials into electricity. As a biomass facility, it falls under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimize environmental impact. The plant's size and technology are typical for industrial combined heat and power (CHP) plants serving local manufacturing needs. Werkskraftwerk Sappi Ehingen plays a role in reducing reliance on fossil fuels by generating power from renewable biomass. Its location within an industrial area allows it to supply electricity and potentially heat to nearby facilities, supporting local energy efficiency and sustainability goals.
Environmental context
The plant uses biomass, a renewable fuel, which generally has lower net CO2 emissions compared to fossil fuels, though emissions of particulate matter and NOx can occur. Its location in Ehingen, a town in Baden-Württemberg, places it in a region with moderate population density. The facility's capacity of 21.2 MW is relatively small, limiting its overall environmental footprint. Compliance with EU emission standards ensures controlled pollutant release.
Frequently asked questions
Werkskraftwerk Sappi Ehingen is located in Ehingen, Germany, at coordinates 48.267000 N, 9.726200 E.
It is a biomass power plant that generates electricity by burning organic materials, with a capacity of 21.2 MW.
The plant is owned by Sappi Ehingen GmbH, a subsidiary of Sappi Limited, a global pulp and paper company.
Biomass power plants in Germany 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).
By using biomass as fuel, the plant generates renewable electricity, supporting Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the share of renewables.