Overview
Kraftwerk 2 is a 34.2 MW gas power plant in Germany, owned by Papierfabrik Adolf Jass Schwarza GmbH. It supplies energy to the local grid.
Kraftwerk 2 is a gas-fired power plant located in Germany, with a capacity of 34.2 MW. It is owned and operated by Papierfabrik Adolf Jass Schwarza GmbH, a paper manufacturing company. The plant is operational and contributes to the regional power supply. As a gas power plant, Kraftwerk 2 operates under the regulatory framework of the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for SOx, NOx, and other pollutants. Combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) technology is common for modern gas plants, offering higher efficiency and lower emissions compared to older coal-fired units. The plant's relatively small capacity suggests it may serve local industrial or community needs. The plant's environmental impact is primarily associated with CO2 emissions from natural gas combustion, though gas has a lower carbon footprint than coal or oil. Its location in Germany, a country with ambitious renewable energy targets, means it likely operates in a grid with increasing shares of wind and solar power. The plant may provide flexible backup generation to complement intermittent renewables.
Environmental context
The plant's gas fuel type results in lower CO2, SOx, and NOx emissions compared to coal or oil plants. Its capacity of 34.2 MW is small-scale, limiting its overall environmental footprint. German regulations require adherence to strict emission standards under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive. The plant's age and technology are not detailed, but modern gas plants often employ efficient CCGT technology.
Frequently asked questions
Kraftwerk 2 is located in Germany, at coordinates 50.569100 N, 9.681300 E. It is owned by Papierfabrik Adolf Jass Schwarza GmbH.
Kraftwerk 2 is a gas power plant, meaning it generates electricity by burning natural gas. It has a capacity of 34.2 MW.
Kraftwerk 2 is owned by Papierfabrik Adolf Jass Schwarza GmbH, a German paper manufacturing company.
Gas power plants in Germany must comply with the EU Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU), which sets emission limits for pollutants like SOx, NOx, and particulate matter. National implementation is through the Federal Immission Control Act (BImSchG).
With a capacity of 34.2 MW, Kraftwerk 2 is considered a small-scale gas power plant. Large gas plants can exceed 500 MW, while small plants often serve industrial facilities or local districts.