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Salvador19.73 MW Waste

Waste

Salvador is a 19.73 MW waste power plant in Brazil, commissioned in 2010. Ranked #3 of 12 waste plants in Brazil, it contributes 18.6% to the country's total waste capacity of 106 MW. The largest waste plant in Brazil is Termoverde Caieiras at 30 MW, making Salvador 1.4 times smaller. Nearby plants include Camaçari (346.803 MW, Gas), Termobahia (186 MW, Gas), and Celso Furtado (185.891 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Bahia, approximately 30 km from Salvador city.

Capacity
19.73 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
Location
-12.8603°, -38.3521°

Brazil, South America

Location
Coordinates:: -12.860300, -38.352100
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
Brazil
Continent
South America
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
BrazilEnergy Profile
2,402
Total Plants
250.4 GW
Total Capacity
HydroGasBiomassWind
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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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