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Incinerateur THUMAIDE (IPALLE)32 MW Waste

Waste

Incinerateur THUMAIDE (IPALLE) is a 32 MW waste power plant in Belgium, commissioned in 2014. It is operated by a local entity and contributes to waste management and energy production. Ranked #3 of 8 waste plants in Belgium, Incinerateur THUMAIDE's 32 MW represents 14.32% of Belgium's total waste capacity of 223 MW. The largest waste plant in Belgium is LANGERBRUGGE STORA ST 2 at 50 MW, making Incinerateur THUMAIDE 1.6 times smaller. Nearby plants include BOUCHAIN 7 (575 MW, Gas), Pont-sur-Sambre (412 MW, Gas), and SAINT-GHISLAIN STEG (350 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Walloon region, approximately 60 km southwest of Brussels.

Capacity
32 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
IPALLE
Location
50.5415°, 3.6301°

Belgium, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 50.541500, 3.630100
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Belgium
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BelgiumEnergy Profile
69
Total Plants
13.4 GW
Total Capacity
NuclearGasHydroWind
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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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