Fukuyama Recycling Power is a 21 MW waste power facility in Japan, operated by Fukuyama Recycle Power Co. Ltd. Commissioned in 2004, it is the only waste power plant in the country. Ranked #1 of 1 waste plants in Japan, this facility represents 100% of Japan's total waste capacity of 21 MW. The largest waste plant in Japan is Fukuyama Recycling Power at 21 MW, making it unique in its category. Nearby plants include Sakaide (Oil, 1,500 MW) and Tamashima (Oil, 1,200 MW). The facility is located in Hiroshima Prefecture, approximately 50 km from the nearest major city.
22 years old
Japan, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Japan- Continent
- Asia
- 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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