Grenaa Reserve power station
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Grenaa Reserve power station is an operating power station of at least 25-megawatts (MW) in Grenaa, Midtjylland, Denmark.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Grenaa Reserve power station | Grenaa, Midtjylland, Denmark | 56.42181, 10.89476 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1: 56.42181, 10.89476
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | CHP | Start year | Retired year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating[2] | fossil gas - natural gas[2] | 25[2] | gas turbine[2] | – | 2008[2] | – |
CHP is an abbreviation for Combined Heat and Power. It is a technology that produces electricity and thermal energy at high efficiencies. Coal units track this information in the Captive Use section when known.
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Grenaa Effektreserve AS [100%] | Entro Group |
Background
This power station provides reserve power and grid stabilization to Grenaa's wind farm. Initially, this plant was run on diesel, but was eventually converted to natural gas-- the plant is now exploring options for using biomass as their primary fuel.[3]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ https://www.google.com/maps/place/Grenaa+Effektreserve+As/@56.421229610.8928106626m.
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Additional data
To access additional data, including an interactive map of gas-fired power stations, a downloadable dataset, and summary data, please visit the Global Oil and Gas Plant Tracker on the Global Energy Monitor website.
