Overview
Hanasaari B is a 212 MW coal power plant in Helsinki, Finland, operated by Helsingin Energia. It is an operational facility contributing to the city's power generation.
Hanasaari B is a coal-fired power plant located in Helsinki, Finland, with a capacity of 212 megawatts. Owned and operated by Helsingin Energia, the facility plays a role in the local energy grid. As a coal plant, it operates within Finland's energy mix, which increasingly incorporates renewable sources. The plant's technical specifications indicate a 212 MW capacity using coal as primary fuel. Finland's power generation sector is subject to EU regulations, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. These frameworks set emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates, requiring modern abatement technologies. Hanasaari B's operational status and location in Helsinki highlight its significance for urban power supply. The plant contributes to grid stability and district heating, common for combined heat and power plants in Nordic countries. Its environmental impact is managed under EU emissions trading and national energy policies aiming for carbon neutrality by 2035.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions, subject to EU Industrial Emissions Directive limits. Its location in Helsinki, a densely populated capital, necessitates strict emission controls to protect air quality. The facility's age and technology (subcritical or supercritical) influence its efficiency and environmental footprint. Finland's commitment to phasing out coal by 2029 adds regulatory pressure for transition.
Frequently asked questions
Hanasaari B is located in Helsinki, Finland, at coordinates 60.184100 N, 24.971100 E.
Hanasaari B has a capacity of 212 megawatts, using coal as its primary fuel.
Hanasaari B is owned and operated by Helsingin Energia, the energy utility of Helsinki.
As a coal plant in Finland, Hanasaari B must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) for large combustion plants, setting limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions.
Finland aims to phase out coal by 2029, so Hanasaari B operates under increasing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions or transition to alternative fuels, aligning with national carbon neutrality goals.