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MVR Müllverwertung Rugenberger Damm GmbH & Co. KG24 MW Waste

Waste

MVR Müllverwertung Rugenberger Damm GmbH & Co. KG is a 24 MW waste power plant in Germany, operated by MVR Müllverwertung Rugenberger Damm GmbH & Co. KG and commissioned in 1999. Ranked #27 of 65 waste plants in Germany, this facility's 24 MW represents 1.53% of Germany's total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making MVR Müllverwertung 3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Hamburg-Moorburg (1,600 MW, Coal), Kraftwerk Tiefstack (321 MW, Coal), and Wedel power station (260 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Hamburg, approximately 10 km southwest of the city center.

Capacity
24 MW
Commissioning Year
1999

27 years old

Owner
MVR Müllverwertung Rugenberger Damm GmbH & Co. KG
Location
53.5209°, 9.9348°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 53.520900, 9.934800
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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
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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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