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Kaimes Landfill Site2.4 MW Waste

Waste

Kaimes Landfill Site is a 2.4 MW waste power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by ARC / Waste Recycling Group since its commissioning. Ranked #153 of 328 waste plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 0.13% of the country's total waste capacity of 1,884 MW. The largest waste plant in the United Kingdom is Runcorn EfW at 81 MW, making Kaimes Landfill Site 33.75 times smaller. Nearby plants include Clyde Wind Farm (350 MW, Wind), Black Law Wind Farm (188 MW, Wind), and Clyde Wind Farm Extension (172.8 MW, Wind). The facility is located in Scotland, approximately 40 km south of Edinburgh.

Capacity
2.4 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
ARC / Waste Recycling Group
Location
55.8837°, -3.3956°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 55.883700, -3.395600
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Technical Details
Primary Fuel Type
Waste
Energy Source
Non-Renewable
Country
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database
United KingdomEnergy Profile
3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
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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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