Case Study: Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG achieves flexible 100 MW power and district heating supply with Wärtsilä Energy's CHP plant

Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG delivers 100 MW flexible CHP with Wärtsilä

The customer, Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG, faced the challenge of profitable power generation in a market with increasing renewables, along with financial risks in construction and the need for long-term maintenance. They partnered with Wärtsilä Energy for an ultra-flexible Smart Power Generation plant to address these issues.

Wärtsilä Energy delivered a 100 MW flexible CHP power plant with 10 W34SG gas engines under a full EPC contract, accompanied by a 15-year maintenance agreement. The solution provides 100 MW of electrical output and 96 MW of district heating for approximately 40,000 households, allowing the customer to benefit from volatile energy prices and ensuring reliable heat and power supply.

Kraftwerke Mainz-Wiesbaden AG