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Landesbergen alternative fuels power plant

Germany / Other activities / Power plant

The alternative fuels power plant is located in Landesbergen in Lower Saxony in Germany.

Key facts - Landesbergen alternative fuels power plant

  • 2004
    Entered into operation
  • 22 MW
    Installed capacity
  • 140.6 GWh
    Annual production

The Landesbergen biomass power plant generates power by burning scrap wood and alternative fuels. The electrical power output is 22 MW. 


The alternative fuels power plant generates an electricity equivalent to the consumption of approximately 50,000 households. 


Generating power by burning scrap wood is CO2 neutral. The CO2 stored in the wood during photosynthesis is released by the combustion.  
 
Statkraft uses high-calorific value, non-recyclable waste from households, industry and commerce as alternative fuels. Where possible, Statkraft favours fuels that are lower in pollutants and CO₂. 
 
The resulting emissions are cleaned and subjected to the strictest controls. 

Company Ownership share
Statkraft 100%
  • Biomass power plant
    Germany
    Oliver Tjaden

    Landesbergen biomass power plant

  • Landesbergen from above
    Germany
    Oliver Tjaden

    Landesbergen biomass power plant from above

  • Biomass
    Germany
    Oliver Tjaden

    Biomass

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