The production of energy from coal and gas will continue to play a great role in the future. It is therefore all the more important to treat resources with consideration and to improve efficiency.

The power stations’ functional principle is always the same: water is heated in the steam generator by means of combustion. Under very high pressure, the resulting steam is driving turbines that are coupled to current generators. Afterwards, the steam is condensed to water and returned to the steam generator.

In this manner, E.ON Kraftwerke produces year after year a quantity of electricity that corresponds to the consumption of roughly 12.5 million three-person households.

Coal, natural gas, oil, biomass, uranium, water power, wind, sun – there is a wide repertoire of energy sources, but that is also necessary. Only the energy mix creates a reliable power supply for today and tomorrow.

Hard coal and brown coal are important sources of energy. Thanks to intensive research, their efficiency is increasingly enhanced.

Natural gas continues to remain an important energy source in the future. In the gas fired power stations, E.ON Kraftwerke continue to place their trust in the so-called combined cycle gas turbine technology (CCGT).

Light fuel oil can for instance be used to fire gas turbine power stations. The great advantage of these power stations is that as “quick starters“ - they are able to yield their full output in a short space of time.

Biomass – this comprises all plant and animal substances from which energy may be generated. We are certain that our investment in biomass combined heat and power plants is an important step – both from a climate political and from a regional point of view.

Electricity from sewage sludge or animal meal? E.ON Kraftwerke take care of substitute fuels both for their own and for external power stations.

Electricity is to be available at any time and at any place in sufficient quantities. This requires careful coordination because electricity cannot be stored.

Combined heat and power generation is the simultaneous, combined generation and use of electricity and heat. The heat can be used for the surrounding industry and residential areas.