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E.ON Belgium – Modern bypass stack prevents power blackouts

In just three months, G+H installed a bypass stack at the combined cycle power plant in Vilvoorde. The plant – which was already mothballed before – now plays an important role in preventing power blackouts.

 

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Belgium has prioritized the use of renewable energy. Thus environmentally friendly energy is the first choice of power to the electricity grid. However, in the winter period – when the sun and wind contribution is reduced – less energy can be generated from renewables. In order to provide reserve capacity, the state has called on power plant operators to reactivate decommissi-oned power plants as strategic reserve. …