Vattenfall - Co-combustion Poland

Co-combustion in Poland

At the Zeran power plant in Warsaw, Vattenfall has begun to co-combust biomass with coal in a 315 MW circulating fluidised bed boiler. This is one example of how Vattenfall R&D is supporting the use of renewable fuels and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Co-combustion reduces the share of coal and emissions of carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide, increasing the use of renewable fuels and reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.

Vattenfall experience

Several techniques are being used to develop of the plant, such as simulating the boiler to see the consequences of the biomass introduction, and laboratory experiments on bed behaviour. With technology transfer, and Vattenfall’s vast biofuel experience, a biomass installation and low-cost operation are achievable.

Cooperation with universities

Vattenfall has been working with Polish universities to conduct extensive research on the biofuel market. Test runs with different amounts of biomass have already been performed in the Zeran plant, with promising results.

Developing the renewable fuel market

Vattenfall also supports development of the renewable fuel market in Poland by taking part in and co-financing a research project involving the Technical University of Gdansk, the EC Baltic Renewable Energy Centre and the Lund Institute of Technology. Studies have been performed on present and future biofuel markets, and biofuel supply and use in Poland.