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Cerveceria2.45 MW Waste

Waste

Cerveceria is a waste power plant located in Honduras. It has an installed capacity of 2.5 MW generated from waste energy.

Capacity
2.45 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
Location
15.5317°, -88.0230°

Honduras, North America

Location

Coordinates:: 15.531700, -88.023000
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.0 Kt
15 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
Commissioning year unknown
Est. Retirement
Commissioning year unknown
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.1K
cars per year
661
homes per year
225.4K
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
Honduras
Continent
North America
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

HondurasEnergy Profile

40
Total Stations
2.2 GW
Total Capacity
OilSolarHydroWind
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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