Gwangju is a 2 MW waste-fired power plant in South Korea, operated since its commissioning. Ranked #4 of 4 waste plants in South Korea, Gwangju's 2 MW represents 2.89% of the country's total waste capacity of 69 MW. The largest waste plant in South Korea is Sudokwon at 50 MW, making Gwangju 25 times smaller. Nearby plants include Suwanyeolbyeonghabbaljeonso (118 MW, Gas), 수완열병합발전소 (118 MW, Gas), and Suwan Energy (118 MW, Gas). The facility is located in South Jeolla Province, approximately 300 km south of Seoul.
South Korea, Asia
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
South Korea- 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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