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Restmüllheizkraftwerk Böblingen9.5 MW Waste

Waste

Restmüllheizkraftwerk Böblingen is a waste power plant located in Germany. It has an installed capacity of 9.5 MW generated from waste energy. The plant was commissioned in 1999. It is operated by Zweckverband Restmüllheizkraftwerk Böblingen.

Capacity
9.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
Zweckverband Restmüllheizkraftwerk Böblingen
Location
48.6855°, 9.0495°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 48.685500, 9.049500
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
19.2 Kt
58 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
519.0 Kt
Over 27 years of operation
Past Retirement
2024
2 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.2K
cars per year
2.6K
homes per year
873.8K
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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