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Energy Industry in Saarland: 50 Years of Weiher III: Why the Coal-Fired Power Plant Is Still Needed

Summary by Saarbruecker-zeitung.de
For 50 years, the Weiher III coal-fired power station at Quierschied has shaped the region. Today, the block no longer produces regular electricity, but is available as a grid reserve: If requested by Amprion, the crew must drive it up within hours. At the anniversary, former employees tell of a life between shift operation, disruption and the ascent to the cooling tower.

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Energy Industry in Saarland: 50 Years of Weiher III: Why the Coal-Fired Power Plant Is Still Needed

For 50 years, the Weiher III coal-fired power station at Quierschied has shaped the region. Today, the block no longer produces regular electricity, but is available as a grid reserve: If requested by Amprion, the crew must drive it up within hours. At the anniversary, former employees tell of a life between shift operation, disruption and the ascent to the cooling tower.

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saarbruecker-zeitung.de broke the news on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
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