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TRV Buschhaus37.5 MW Waste

Waste

TRV Buschhaus is a waste power plant located in Germany. It has an installed capacity of 37.5 MW generated from waste energy. The plant was commissioned in 1998. It is operated by EEW Energy from Waste Helmstedt GmbH.

Capacity
37.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1998

28 years old

Owner
EEW Energy from Waste Helmstedt GmbH
Location
52.1714°, 10.9764°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 52.171400, 10.976400
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
75.9 Kt
230 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.12 Mt
Over 28 years of operation
Past Retirement
2023
3 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
16.5K
cars per year
10.1K
homes per year
3.4M
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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