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MVA Bielefeld34 MW Waste

Waste

MVA Bielefeld is a waste power plant located in Germany. It has an installed capacity of 34 MW generated from waste energy. The plant was commissioned in 1981. It is operated by MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH.

Capacity
34 MW
Commissioning Year
1981

45 years old

Owner
MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH
Location
52.0427°, 8.6072°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 52.042700, 8.607200
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
68.8 Kt
208 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
3.10 Mt
Over 45 years of operation
Past Retirement
2006
20 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
15.0K
cars per year
9.2K
homes per year
3.1M
trees to offset

Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.

Technical Details

Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Stations
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

Waste Power Generation: Harnessing Refuse for Renewable Energy

Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative method of converting municipal solid waste into electricity or heat. This process typically involves the combustion of waste materials in a controlled environment, where energy is released and captured to produce power. Currently, there are 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, with a total installed capacity of 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads with 541 plants generating approximately 9.8 GW, followed by the United Kingdom with 329 plants at 1.9 GW, and Germany with 66 plants producing 1.6 GW. Other nations like Spain and Belgium contribute smaller capacities, with 15 and 8 plants respectively.

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