Ano Liosia is a 24 MW waste power plant in Greece. It is the only waste plant in the country, contributing to a total waste capacity of 24 MW. This plant accounts for 100% of Greece's waste capacity. Ranked #1 of 1 waste plants in Greece, Ano Liosia is equal in size to the largest waste plant, which is itself at 24 MW. Nearby plants include Lavrio (723 MW, Gas), Heron II (432 MW, Gas), and Aliveri (420 MW, Gas). The facility is located in Attica, approximately 30 km from Athens.
Greece, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Greece- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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