Overview
GuD-HKW Neubrandenburg is a 75 MW gas-fired combined heat and power plant in Neubrandenburg, Germany, operated by Neubrandenburger Stadtwerke GmbH and VASA Kraftwerkepool GmbH & Co. KG.
GuD-HKW Neubrandenburg is a gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Neubrandenburg, Germany. With a capacity of 75 MW, it is a medium-scale facility within the German power generation sector, contributing to both electricity and district heating supply. The plant is owned and operated by Neubrandenburger Stadtwerke GmbH in partnership with VASA Kraftwerkepool GmbH und Co. KG. The plant operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for large combustion plants. As a gas-fired CHP unit, it benefits from high efficiency and lower CO2 emissions compared to coal-fired plants. The technology likely involves a gas turbine combined with a heat recovery steam generator, typical for modern CHP installations in Germany. GuD-HKW Neubrandenburg plays a key role in the local energy infrastructure, providing reliable electricity and heat to the city of Neubrandenburg. Its CHP configuration enhances overall energy efficiency and supports Germany's Energiewende by reducing primary energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The plant's location in northeastern Germany aligns with the region's transition toward cleaner energy sources.
Environmental context
The plant's gas-fired CHP design results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil-fired plants. Its location in Neubrandenburg, a city of about 65,000 inhabitants, means emissions are released in a moderately populated area. Modern gas CHP units typically achieve high efficiency and comply with strict EU emission standards under the Industrial Emissions Directive.
Frequently asked questions
GuD-HKW Neubrandenburg is located in Neubrandenburg, Germany, at coordinates 53.5745 N, 13.2951 E.
The plant has a capacity of 75 megawatts (MW), making it a medium-scale gas-fired power plant.
The plant is owned by Neubrandenburger Stadtwerke GmbH and VASA Kraftwerkepool GmbH und Co. KG.
Gas power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and dust, and requires the use of Best Available Techniques (BAT).
As a combined heat and power plant, it supplies both electricity and district heating to Neubrandenburg, improving overall energy efficiency and supporting local energy needs.