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MVA Ingolstadt25.5 MW Waste

Waste

MVA Ingolstadt is a 25.5 MW waste power plant in Germany, operated by Zweckverband Müllverwertungsanlage Ingolstadt. Commissioned in 1984, it contributes to waste management and energy production. Ranked #24 of 65 waste plants in Germany, this facility represents 1.62% of Germany's total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making MVA Ingolstadt 2.83 times smaller. Nearby plants include Irsching Power Station (1,822 MW, Gas), Gemeinschaftskraftwerk Irsching (1,391 MW, Gas), and Kraftwerk Ingolstadt (840 MW, Oil). The facility is located in Bavaria, approximately 80 km from Munich.

Capacity
25.5 MW
Commissioning Year
1984

42 years old

Owner
Zweckverband Müllverwertungsanlage Ingolstadt (MVA Ingolstadt)
Location
48.7645°, 11.4918°

Germany, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 48.764500, 11.491800
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
51.6 Kt
156 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
2.17 Mt
Over 42 years of operation
Past Retirement
2009
17 years past expected retirement
Annual emissions equivalent to
11.2K
cars per year
6.9K
homes per year
2.3M
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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