Overview
Reno De Medici is a 19 MW coal power plant in Arnsberg, Germany, operated by Reno De Medici Arnsberg GmbH. It contributes to the local energy grid under Germany's stringent emissions regulations.
Reno De Medici is a coal-fired power plant located in Arnsberg, Germany, with a capacity of 19 MW. Operated by Reno De Medici Arnsberg GmbH, the facility is classified as a small-scale coal plant within the German power generation sector. Its operational status is active, supporting regional energy needs. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which mandates Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emission control. As a coal facility, it is subject to strict limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate matter, aligning with Germany's Energiewende transition toward cleaner energy sources. The relatively small capacity suggests it may serve industrial or district heating purposes. Environmental considerations include the plant's CO2 footprint from coal combustion and its proximity to populated areas in Arnsberg. While modern emission controls mitigate local air quality impacts, the facility's age and technology level (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and environmental profile. The plant plays a role in grid stability, particularly during periods of high demand or renewable intermittency.
Environmental context
The plant's coal fuel source results in significant CO2 emissions per MWh compared to natural gas or renewables. Its location in Arnsberg, a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, places it within a region with dense population and industrial activity, necessitating compliance with EU air quality standards. The 19 MW capacity indicates a modest scale, but coal combustion still contributes to local SOx and NOx levels, which are regulated under the National Emission Ceilings Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The Reno De Medici coal power plant is located in Arnsberg, Germany, at coordinates 51.3914 N, 8.0730 E.
The Reno De Medici power plant has a capacity of 19 megawatts (MW), classifying it as a small-scale coal-fired facility.
The plant is owned and operated by Reno De Medici Arnsberg GmbH.
Coal power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and dust based on Best Available Techniques (BAT). Additionally, Germany's national climate targets under the Energiewende require gradual phase-out of coal.
The primary fuel used at the Reno De Medici plant is coal, which is typical for older power generation facilities in the region.