Overview
HKW Bohrhügel is a 13.5 MW gas power plant in Suhl, Germany, operated by Stadtwerke Suhl/Zella-Mehlis GmbH. It supplies electricity to the local grid.
HKW Bohrhügel is a gas-fired power plant located in Suhl, Thuringia, Germany. With a capacity of 13.5 MW, it is a small-scale facility serving the local community. The plant is owned and operated by Stadtwerke Suhl/Zella-Mehlis GmbH, a municipal utility. The plant uses natural gas as its primary fuel, a relatively clean fossil fuel compared to coal or oil. It operates under the European Union's Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets strict emission limits for SOx, NOx, and particulates. As a gas plant, it benefits from lower CO2 emissions per MWh than coal-fired plants, aligning with Germany's Energiewende transition to cleaner energy. HKW Bohrhügel plays a role in local energy security, providing dispatchable power to complement renewable sources like wind and solar. Its location in Suhl, a city in the Thuringian Forest, means it supports both residential and industrial consumers in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its small capacity (13.5 MW) limits its overall environmental footprint. Located in Suhl, a city in a forested region, the plant's emissions are subject to EU BAT standards to minimize local air quality impacts.
Frequently asked questions
HKW Bohrhügel is located in Suhl, Thuringia, Germany.
HKW Bohrhügel is a gas-fired power plant with a capacity of 13.5 MW.
The plant is owned and operated by Stadtwerke Suhl/Zella-Mehlis GmbH, a municipal utility.
As a German gas plant, it operates under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and must comply with Best Available Techniques (BAT) for emission control.
It provides flexible, dispatchable power to complement intermittent renewable sources, supporting grid stability in the Thuringia region.