Overview
BHKW an Klinkerweg is a 10.2 MW gas-fired power plant in Erkrath, Germany, owned by Stadtwerke Erkrath GmbH. It supplies electricity and heat to the local community.
BHKW an Klinkerweg is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With a capacity of 10.2 MW, it is a small-scale facility that plays a key role in decentralized energy supply for the region. The plant is owned and operated by Stadtwerke Erkrath GmbH, the municipal utility serving the city of Erkrath. As a gas-fired CHP plant, BHKW an Klinkerweg operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and Germany's stringent emissions regulations, including the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG). The plant uses natural gas, which has a lower carbon footprint compared to coal or oil, and its CHP technology achieves high efficiency by capturing waste heat for district heating. The plant contributes to the local energy grid and supports the transition to cleaner energy in Germany. Its location in a residential area underscores the importance of modern emission controls and noise mitigation. The facility helps stabilize the grid and provides reliable power and heat to Erkrath residents.
Environmental context
The plant's use of natural gas as fuel results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal-fired plants. Its CHP design improves overall efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and emissions per unit of energy. Located in a populated area, the plant must comply with strict German air quality standards and noise regulations. The facility supports Germany's Energiewende by providing flexible, efficient power generation.
Frequently asked questions
BHKW an Klinkerweg is located in Erkrath, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, at coordinates 51.2169 N, 6.9473 E.
BHKW an Klinkerweg is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant, also known as a cogeneration plant, which produces both electricity and heat.
The plant is owned by Stadtwerke Erkrath GmbH, the municipal utility company serving the city of Erkrath.
Gas-fired power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and the German Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG), which set limits on emissions of SOx, NOx, and particulate matter.
The plant has an electrical capacity of 10.2 megawatts (MW), making it a small-scale facility suitable for local district heating and power supply.