Overview
Florina power station is a 330 MW coal-fired power plant in Greece, operated by PPC. It contributes to the country's baseload electricity generation using lignite fuel.
Florina power station is a coal-fired power plant located in the region of Florina, Greece, with an installed capacity of 330 megawatts (MW). Owned and operated by Public Power Corporation (PPC), the facility plays a role in Greece's energy mix, primarily utilizing lignite as fuel. The plant is operational and serves as a baseload power source for the region. The plant operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union, including the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) conclusions for large combustion plants. As a coal-fired facility, it is subject to emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. The technology is typical of older lignite plants in Greece, with subcritical steam conditions, which generally have lower efficiency and higher emissions compared to modern combined-cycle gas turbine plants. Florina power station is situated in a region with significant lignite deposits, and its operations are integrated with local mining activities. The plant's environmental impact includes CO2 emissions and local air quality considerations. As Greece transitions towards renewable energy, the facility's role may evolve, but it remains a key component of the country's energy security and grid stability.
Environmental context
The Florina power station operates in a region with significant lignite mining, contributing to local air emissions including SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. Its proximity to populated areas raises concerns about public health impacts. The plant's age and subcritical technology result in higher CO2 intensity compared to modern gas-fired plants. Regulatory compliance with EU emission standards is required, but the facility's environmental footprint remains substantial.
Frequently asked questions
Florina power station is located in the Florina region of Greece, near lignite mining areas.
The plant has an installed capacity of 330 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-sized coal-fired power plant.
The plant is owned and operated by Public Power Corporation (PPC), Greece's largest electricity utility.
As an EU facility, it must comply with the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Best Available Techniques (BAT) for large combustion plants, setting limits on SOx, NOx, and dust emissions.
The plant primarily uses lignite (brown coal) as fuel, sourced from local mines in the Florina basin.