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Biomasseheizkraftwerk Wiesbaden10.5 MW Waste

Waste

Biomasseheizkraftwerk Wiesbaden is a 10.5 MW waste power plant in Germany, operated by ESWE BioEnergie GmbH since 2014. Ranked #58 of 65 waste plants in Germany, this plant's 10.5 MW accounts for 0.67% of Germany's total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making Biomasseheizkraftwerk Wiesbaden 6.86 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Biblis Nuclear Power Plant (2,525 MW, Nuclear), Kraftwerk Mainz (434.2 MW, Gas), and Heizkraftwerk 2 (152 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Hesse, approximately 30 km west of Frankfurt.

Capacity
10.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2014

12 years old

Owner
ESWE BioEnergie GmbH
Location
50.0833°, 8.2500°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 50.083300, 8.250000
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
21.2 Kt
64 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
255.0 Kt
Over 12 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2039
13 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
4.6K
cars per year
2.8K
homes per year
965.8K
trees to offset

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
Germany
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

GermanyEnergy Profile

1,483
Total Plants
151.8 GW
Total Capacity
CoalGasNuclearHydro
Top Fuels

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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