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Stoke-on-Trent EfW14.2 MW Waste

Waste

Stoke-on-Trent EfW is a 14.2 MW waste-to-energy plant in the United Kingdom, operated by MES Environmental (CNIM Group). Ranked #32 of 328 waste plants in the United Kingdom, this facility accounts for 0.75% of the total waste capacity of 1,884 MW. The largest waste plant in the United Kingdom is Runcorn EfW at 81 MW, making Stoke-on-Trent EfW 5.7 times smaller. Nearby plants include Carrington (900 MW, Gas), Carrington Power Station (884 MW, Gas), and Sandbach (56 MW, Gas). The facility is located at coordinates 52.9887, -2.1832 in England.

Capacity
14.2 MW
Commissioning Year
Owner
MES Environmental (CNIM Group)
Location
52.9887°, -2.1832°

United Kingdom, Europe

Location
Coordinates:: 52.988700, -2.183200
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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
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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