Lucas Heights II is a 16 MW waste-fired power plant in Australia, operated by Energy Developments LFG (NSW) Pty Ltd since its commissioning. Ranked #1 of 50 waste plants in Australia, this facility contributes 8.48% of Australia's total waste capacity of 189 MW. The largest waste plant in Australia is Lucas Heights II itself at 16 MW, making it the only facility of its kind in the country. Nearby plants within 50 km include Smithfield Energy (170.9 MW, Gas), Appin (55.6 MW, Gas), and Warragamba (50 MW, Hydro). The plant is located in New South Wales, approximately 30 km southwest of Sydney.
16 years old
Australia, Oceania
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Australia- Continent
- Oceania
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
Waste power generation, also known as waste-to-energy (WtE), is an innovative approach that transforms municipal solid waste into electricity and heat through various technological processes. As of now, there are approximately 1,068 waste power plants operating across 18 countries, boasting a total installed capacity of around 14.7 gigawatts (GW). The United States leads the way with 541 plants generating 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 notable contributors include Spain and Belgium, with 15 and 8 plants respectively, though their capacities are comparatively lower.
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