Sudokwon is a 50 MW waste power plant in South Korea, operated by Sudokwon Landfill Site Management Corporation. It is one of 4 waste plants in the country, which together generate 69 MW. The coordinates for this facility are 37.5813, 126.6464. Ranked #1 of 4 waste plants in South Korea, Sudokwon represents 72.34% of the nation's waste capacity. The largest waste facility in South Korea is also Sudokwon at 50 MW, making it the only plant of its size. Nearby plants include Yonghungdo power station (5,080 MW, Coal), Yeongheung (5,080 MW, Coal), and 영흥화력발전소 (5,080 MW, Coal). The facility is located in Incheon, approximately 40 km west of Seoul.
11 years old
South Korea, Asia
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
Nearby Power Plants
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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