Hamburger Rieger is an 18.7 MW waste power plant in Germany, operated by Spreestromerzeugungs GmbH and commissioned in 2013. It accounts for 1.19% of Germany's total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The plant ranks #35 of 65 waste plants in Germany. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making Hamburger Rieger 3.8 times smaller. This facility's contribution is a small part of the overall waste capacity in the country. Germany has a total of 65 waste plants. Nearby plants within 50 km include Kraftwerk Jänschwalde (3,000 MW, Coal), Janschwalde power station (2,790 MW, Coal), and Boxberg power station (2,585 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saxony, approximately 150 km southeast of Berlin.
13 years old
Germany, 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
Germany- 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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