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EEW Energy from Waste Hannover GmbH22.5 MW Waste

Waste

EEW Energy from Waste Hannover GmbH is a 22.5 MW waste-to-energy plant in Germany, operated by EEW Energy from Waste Hannover GmbH since 2005. Ranked #32 of 65 waste plants in Germany. Its 22.5 MW accounts for 1.43% of Germany's total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making this facility 3.2 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Grohnde Nuclear Power Plant (1,430 MW, Nuclear), Grohnde (1,360 MW, Nuclear), and KWM (690 MW, Coal). The plant is located in Hannover, approximately 15 km from the city center.

Capacity
22.5 MW
Commissioning Year
2005

21 years old

Owner
EEW Energy from Waste Hannover GmbH
Location
52.4118°, 9.8530°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 52.411800, 9.853000
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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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