Glenorchy is a 1.6 MW waste power plant in Australia, operated by AGL Energy Pty Ltd. Ranked #35 of 50 waste plants in Australia. Its 1.6 MW represents 0.85% of Australia's 189 MW total waste capacity. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II at 16 MW, making Glenorchy 10 times smaller. Within 50 km, the nearest plants are Meadowbank (40 MW, Hydro) and Hobart (1 MW, Waste). The facility is located in Tasmania, approximately 10 km from Hobart.
Australia, Oceania
- 577. largest of 678 plants in Australia
- #35,480 worldwide by installed capacity
- #913 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
AGL Energy Pty Ltd operates 29 plants totalling 3,156 MW
13 plants within 100 km, 597 MW combined
Location
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
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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