Dundee Biogas is a 2.22 MW waste power plant in South Africa, operated by Dundee Biogas Power and commissioned in 2016. Ranked #4 of 6 waste plants in South Africa, it comprises 5.21% of the country's total waste capacity of 43 MW. The largest waste plant in South Africa is Hernic Waste Heat Plant at 25 MW, making Dundee Biogas 11.25 times smaller. Nearby plants include Newcastle Cogeneration Plant (18 MW, Unknown) and SACC power plant (8 MW, Unknown). The facility is located in KwaZulu-Natal, approximately 50 km from Newcastle.
10 years old
South Africa, Africa
- 200. largest of 232 plants in South Africa
- #33,561 worldwide by installed capacity
- #806 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
10 years in operation
Waste fleet average: 23.1 years
Dundee Biogas Power operates 1 plants totalling 2 MW
4 plants within 100 km, 1,358 MW combined
Source: CDM
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
South Africa- Continent
- Africa
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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