Beveren 2 Indaver is a 20 MW waste power plant in Belgium, operational since its commissioning. Ranked #5 of 8 waste plants in Belgium, it represents 8.95% of the country's total waste capacity of 223 MW. The largest waste plant in Belgium is LANGERBRUGGE STORA ST 2 at 50 MW, making Beveren 2 Indaver 2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include DOEL 4 (2910 MW, Nuclear), DROGENBOS TGV (465 MW, Gas), and Zelzate 2 Knippegroen (315 MW, Gas). The facility is situated in Belgium, approximately 30 km northwest of Antwerp.
26 years old
Belgium, Europe
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
Belgium- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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Waste as a Power Generation Energy Source: An Overview
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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