Olmeca III is a 2.1 MW waste-to-energy power plant in Guatemala, commissioned in 2015. It is one of only two waste plants in the country, focusing on waste management and energy production. Ranked #2 of 2 waste plants in Guatemala, this plant's 2.1 MW accounts for 35.59% of Guatemala's total waste capacity of 6 MW. The largest waste plant in Guatemala is Olmeca I at 4 MW, making Olmeca III 1.9 times smaller. Nearby plants include José Cecilio del Valle (21 MW, Hydro), José Cecilio del Valle hydroelectric power station (21 MW, Hydro), and Huixtla Energía (12 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Chiapas region, approximately 150 km west of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
11 years old
Guatemala, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Guatemala- Continent
- North America
- 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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