Facts & Figures
Here’s an overview of the most important facts about the lignite-fired power plant at the Schkopau power plant.
| Net Electrical Output | 450 MW each |
| Commissioning | 1995/1996 |
| Fuel | Lignite |
| Steam Generator | |
| Steam Output | 1,476 t/h each |
| Number of Pulverized Coal Burners | 8 each |
| Live Steam Pressure/Temperature | 285 bar/545 °C |
| Fuel Consumption at Full Load | 440 t/h each |
| Generator | |
| Output | 2 x 575 MVA |
| Voltage | 21 kV |
| Traction Current Generator | |
| Output | 138 MVA |
| Voltage | 10.5 kV |
| Flue-Gas Purification | |
| Nitrogen Removal | Primary Measures |
| Dust Removal | Electrostatic Filter |
| Sulphur Removal - System | Limestone-Based Wet Scrubbing |
| Sulphur Removal - End Product | Gypsum |
| Chimney Height | 200 m |
| MW: Megawatt t/h: Tons per hour |
MVA: Megavolt Ampere kV: Kilovolt |