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
- 219. largest of 265 plants in South Korea
- #33,917 worldwide by installed capacity
- #836 of 1,065 Waste plants worldwide
41 plants within 100 km, 41,617 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 Korea- Continent
- Asia
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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