Overview
Tiefstack power station is a 194 MW coal-fired plant in Hamburg, Germany, operated by Vattenfall Europe AG. It supplies electricity to the regional grid under EU emissions regulations.
Tiefstack power station is a coal-fired power plant located in Hamburg, Germany, with a generating capacity of 194 megawatts. Owned by Vattenfall Europe AG, the facility plays a role in the regional electricity supply within the German energy market. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets 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 control sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter emissions. Located in an urban area, Tiefstack power station contributes to Hamburg's energy mix. Its operation is part of Germany's ongoing energy transition, balancing coal-fired generation with increasing renewable energy integration. The plant's capacity places it in the small-to-medium scale for coal power in Europe.
Environmental context
As a coal-fired plant, Tiefstack power station emits carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. Its location in Hamburg, a densely populated city, raises considerations regarding local air quality and public health. The plant's age and technology (likely subcritical) influence its efficiency and emission profile. Regulatory compliance under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive requires adherence to strict emission limits and periodic BAT assessments.
Frequently asked questions
Tiefstack power station is located in Hamburg, Germany, at coordinates 53.5262° N, 10.0632° E.
Tiefstack power station has a generating capacity of 194 megawatts (MW), making it a small-to-medium scale coal-fired plant.
Tiefstack power station is owned by Vattenfall Europe AG, a major European energy company.
As a coal plant in the EU, Tiefstack power station must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants, which set limits on SOx, NOx, and particulate emissions.
Tiefstack power station contributes to Hamburg's electricity supply as a coal-fired plant, operating within Germany's Energiewende (energy transition) framework that aims to increase renewables while phasing out coal.