Raposa (Aterro Sanitário) is a 1.1 MW waste power plant in Portugal, commissioned in 2011. This facility represents 0.83% of Portugal's total waste capacity of 132 MW, which consists of 24 plants. The largest waste plant in Portugal is Valorsul (Central de Tratamento de Resíduos) at 51 MW, making Raposa 46.36 times smaller. Ranked #21 of 24 waste plants in Portugal, Raposa's capacity is small compared to the largest waste facility. The largest waste plant in Portugal is Valorsul at 51 MW, making this facility 46.36 times smaller. Nearby plants include Ribatejo (1,176 MW, Gas), Serra dos Candeeiros (111 MW, Wind), and Termoeléctrica de Constância (13.7 MW, Biomass). The facility is located in the Santarém District, approximately 90 km from Lisbon.
15 years old
Portugal, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Portugal- 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.
Help us improve our database by reporting any corrections or updates. Your contribution helps keep our global power plant data accurate and up-to-date.