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Wapsey's Wood7.5 MW Waste

Waste

Wapsey's Wood is a waste power plant located in the United Kingdom. It has an installed capacity of 7.5 MW generated from waste energy. It is operated by Veolia.

Capacity
7.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2019

7 years old

Owner
Veolia
Location
51.5902°, -0.5963°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 51.590200, -0.596300
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
15.2 Kt
46 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
106.2 Kt
Over 7 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2044
18 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
3.3K
cars per year
2.0K
homes per year
689.9K
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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