Lippendorf Power Station
| Lippendorf Power Station | |
|---|---|
 Lippendorf new power station | |
  Location of Lippendorf Power Station in Germany | |
| Country | Germany |
| Location | Lippendorf, Neukieritzsch, Saxony, |
| Coordinates | 51°11′07″N 12°22′40″E / 51.18528°N 12.37778°ECoordinates: 51°11′07″N 12°22′40″E / 51.18528°N 12.37778°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Construction began |
1964 (old power station) 1997 (new power station) |
| Commission date |
1968 (old power station) 2000 (new power station) |
| Decommission date | 2000 (old power station) |
| Owner(s) | Vattenfall Europe |
| Thermal power station | |
| Primary fuel | Lignite |
| Power generation | |
| Units operational |
4 X 400 MW (old power station) 1 X 200 MW (old power station) 2 X 933 MW (new power station) |
| Make and model | ABB |
| Thermal capacity | 300 MW (new power station) |
| Nameplate capacity | 1866 MW |
Lippendorf Power Station is a lignite-fired power station in Lippendorf, which is located in the municipality of Neukieritzsch, near Leipzig in Saxony, Germany. The power plant is owned and operated by Vattenfall Europe.
Old power station
The Lippendorf old power station was built between 1964 and 1968. It generated 600 megawatts (MW) having four units by 100 MW and four by 50 MW. The old power station was decommissioned in 2000 when the new power station became operational.[1]
The power station had a 300 metres (980 ft) tall flue gas stack, which was built in 1967 and dismantled in 2005.
Modernization
Lippendorf Power Station was replaced between 1997 and 2000 by a modern power plant, which has two units by the capacity of 933 MW each.[2] The plant also has a district heating capability of 300 MW. The plant was the biggest private building project in Saxony.[3]
References
- ↑ Jeffrey H. Michel (October 2000). "Eastern German improvements in air quality: win or draw?". Heuersdorf Online. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
- ↑ "Co-combustion in VE-G power plants" (PDF). Vattenfall. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
- ↑ "Lippendorf Lignite power plant, Germany". Power Technology. Retrieved 2008-03-01.
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| Preceded by Chimney of ASARCO |
World's tallest chimney 300 m (984 ft) 1967–1968 |
Succeeded by Chimney of Mitchell Power Plant |
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