Energy EfficiencyCogenerationCHP in the Basque Country

CHP in the Basque Country

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The Industrial Sector accounts for 94% of total installed capacity, and 94% of the electricity produced.

Within the industrial sector, the two types of industry with the greatest installed capacity are: cellulose and/or paper manufacture, which accounts for 31.8% of installed capacity; and the chemical and tyre-making industry, at 31.84%.

Installed capacity

FUEL INSTALLED CAPACITY (kW)
BIOMASS 55,110
RESIDUAL HEAT 11,200
WASTE 15,528
FUEL OIL 25,580
DIESEL 29,938
PROPANE 77
NATURAL GAS 335,275
TOTAL 472,708
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Installed capacity by fuel used (2008)

Electricity generated

TYPE ENERGY GENERATED (MWh)
CHP 1,901,255
BIOMASS 23,330
CHP WITH BIOMASS 191,724
WASTE 69,764
WASTE TREATMENT AND REDUCTION 12,396
RESIDUAL HEAT 95,748
TOTAL 2,294,218
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Electricity generated by fuel used (year 2008)

Trend 1998 - 2008

INSTALLED CAPACITY (Kw) - ENERGY GENERATED (MWh)ENERGY GENERATED - SELF CONSUMPTION (MWh)ENERGY GENERATED - ENERGY EXPORTED (MWh)
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