Datteln 4 - Kraftwerk Datteln

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How are we protecting the environment?
Building and operating a hard coal-fi red power plant always has some effect on the
surrounding area. In order to lessen these effects, we exceed the legal environmental
protection requirements in several respects.
Environmental protection at your door
Ever since we began planning this plant, strict
environmental protection requirements have been
at the forefront. In order to preserve the quality
of life of neighboring residents, in addition to all
the other aspects of environmental protection, we
are going to do more in the way of protecting the
environment at the Datteln 4 power plant than is
required by law.
One example is E.ON’s stated goal to furnish this
industrial facility with an appealing exterior. Various
architectural concepts were solicited and coordinated
with the City of Datteln in this respect.
Modern technology for clean living spaces
In addition we have planned technical safety
measures in many parts of the power plant. These
help to reduce grime and environmental impacts,
or to eliminate them entirely. For example, many
parts of the coaling station are completely closed.
This prevents dust from escaping as it does when
coal is loaded in the open. In addition, the coal
stock piles will be watered to keep dust down
during dry weather.
We have also selected the transportation routes
to and from the power plant in such a way that
environ mental impacts are minimized. Normally,
coal reaches the power plant via canal barges.
Substantial portions of the power plant’s byproducts,
such as ash, also leave the power plant by
barge. We will only use the existing rail link to
transport materials in exceptional cases.
Renaturing the Lippe wetlands