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Patteson Court Landfill Site1.8 MW Waste

Waste

Patteson Court Landfill Site is a 1.8 MW waste power plant in the United Kingdom, operated by Biogeneration / Biffa since its commissioning. Ranked #233 of 328 waste plants in the United Kingdom, this facility contributes 0.1% 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 Patteson Court 45 times smaller. Nearby plants include Belvedere Power Station (480 MW, Gas), Shoreham (420 MW, Gas), and Enfield (408 MW, Gas). The facility is located in the southeast of England, approximately 30 km from London.

Capacity
1.8 MW
Commissioning Year
2015

11 years old

Owner
Biogeneration / Biffa
Location
51.2435°, -0.1490°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location

Coordinates:: 51.243500, -0.149000
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Carbon Footprint330 g CO₂/kWh
Annual CO₂
3.6 Kt
11 GWh/year × 330 g/kWh
Cumulative CO₂
40.1 Kt
Over 11 years of operation
Est. Retirement
2040
14 years remaining
Annual emissions equivalent to
792
cars per year
486
homes per year
165.6K
trees to offset

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
United Kingdom
Continent
Europe
Data Source
Global Power Plant Database

United KingdomEnergy Profile

3,024
Total Plants
155.3 GW
Total Capacity
GasWindNuclearCoal
Top Fuels

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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