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Dorket Head2.8 MW Waste

Waste

Dorket Head is a waste power plant located in the United Kingdom. It has an installed capacity of 2.8 MW generated from waste energy. It is operated by Waste Recycling Group.

Capacity
2.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2013

13 years old

Owner
Waste Recycling Group
Location
53.0215°, -1.1144°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 53.021500, -1.114400
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
5.7 Kt
17 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
73.7 Kt
Over 13 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2038
12 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
1.2K
cars per year
755
homes per year
257.5K
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
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Station Database

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Stations
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
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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