Monte Rosa Cogen Power Plant is a 56.5 MW waste-to-energy facility in Nicaragua. Ranked #2 of 2 waste plants in Nicaragua. This plant's 56.5 MW accounts for 48.79% of Nicaragua's total waste capacity of 116 MW. The largest waste plant in Nicaragua is Nicaragua Sugar Estates Cogen Power Plant at 59 MW, making Monte Rosa 1.04 times smaller. Nearby plants within 50 km include Corinto Barge IC Power Plant (71 MW, Oil), Nicaragua Sugar Estates Cogen Power Plant (59.3 MW, Waste), and Los Prados (53 MW, Solar). The facility is located in the Chinandega region, approximately 130 km northwest of Managua.
11 years old
Nicaragua, North America
Location
Estimates based on Waste emission factor (330 g CO₂/kWh) and capacity factor (70%). Actual emissions may vary based on operating conditions, efficiency, and fuel quality.
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Nicaragua- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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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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