PROCESOS ECOLOGICOS CARMONA 1 is a 45 MW waste power plant in Spain, operated by PROCESOS ECOLOGICOS CARMONA 1 S.A. Ranked #3 of 14 waste plants in Spain, it accounts for 12.11% of the country's total waste capacity of 372 MW. The largest waste plant in Spain is FUENTE ALAMO III at 75 MW, making this facility 1.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include GUILLENA 1 (207.99 MW, Hydro), Don Rodrigo (175 MW, Solar), and Palma del Rio CSP (100 MW, Solar). The plant is situated in the province of Seville, approximately 100 km northwest of Málaga.
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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