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Fukuyama Recyling Power21 MW Waste

Waste

Fukuyama Recycling Power is a waste power plant located in Japan. It has an installed capacity of 21 MW generated from waste energy. The plant was commissioned in 2004. It is operated by Fukuyama Recycle Power Co. Ltd.

Capacity
21 MW
Commissioning Year
2004

22 years old

Owner
Fukuyama Recycle Power Co. Ltd.
Location
34.4305°, 133.4344°

Japan, Asia

Location

Coordinates:: 34.430500, 133.434400
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
42.5 Kt
129 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
934.9 Kt
Over 22 years of operation
Closing Soon
2029
3 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
9.2K
cars per year
5.7K
homes per year
1.9M
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
Japan
Continent
Asia
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

JapanEnergy Profile

664
Total Stations
358.7 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearGasCoalOil
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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