FUENTE ALAMO III is a 75 MW waste power plant in Spain, operated by CARDENAL BELLUGA S.L. Ranked #1 of 14 waste plants in Spain. Its 75 MW represents 20.18% of Spain's 372 MW total waste capacity. The largest waste plant in Spain is FUENTE ALAMO III at 75 MW, making it the only plant of its size. Nearby plants within 50 km include Cartagena Power Plant (1249 MW, Gas), CARTAGENA GRUPO 1 (1248.82 MW, Gas), and CTCC ESCOMBRERAS (815.64 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the Region of Murcia, approximately 50 km northeast of Murcia City.
16 years old
Spain, Europe
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
Spain- 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.
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