Overview
Kraftwerk is a 10 MW coal power plant operated by Martinswerk GmbH in Germany. The facility provides power generation capacity to the local grid.
Kraftwerk is a coal-fired power plant located in Germany, operated by Martinswerk GmbH. With a capacity of 10 MW, it is a small-scale facility within the German power generation sector, which is increasingly transitioning towards renewable energy sources. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets stringent emission limits for large combustion plants. As a coal-fired unit, it is subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, requiring measures to reduce SOx, NOx, and particulate matter emissions. Given its small capacity, Kraftwerk likely serves a niche role, possibly providing process heat or electricity for industrial operations. Its environmental impact is limited compared to larger coal plants, but it still contributes to CO2 emissions in a country that has committed to phasing out coal by 2038 under the Coal Phase-Out Act.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in CO2, SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions, though its small 10 MW capacity limits overall impact. Located in Germany, it operates under strict EU emission standards.
Frequently asked questions
Kraftwerk is located in Germany, with coordinates approximately 50.9456 N, 6.6650 E.
Kraftwerk has a capacity of 10 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale coal power plant.
Kraftwerk is operated by Martinswerk GmbH, a German company.
Coal power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and the national Coal Phase-Out Act, which mandates a phase-out by 2038. They are also subject to Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emission control.
Small coal plants like Kraftwerk may serve industrial or local grid needs, but Germany's energy transition (Energiewende) aims to replace coal with renewables. Such plants are expected to be decommissioned or converted as part of the phase-out.