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PD energy GmbH9.9 MW Waste

Waste

PD energy GmbH is a 9.9 MW waste power plant in Germany, operated since its commissioning in 2010. Ranked #61 of 65 waste plants in Germany, PD energy GmbH accounts for 0.63% of Germany's total waste capacity of 1,571 MW. The largest waste plant in Germany is MHKW Frankfurt at 72 MW, making PD energy GmbH 7.3 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Schkopau power station (900 MW, Coal), Braunkohlekraftwerk Lippendorf (875 MW, Coal), and Lippendorf power station (875 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Saxony, approximately 20 km northeast of Leipzig.

Capacity
9.9 MW
Commissioning Year
2010

16 years old

Owner
PD energy GmbH
Location
51.6296°, 12.2892°

Germany, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 51.629600, 12.289200
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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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