Covanta Fairfax Energy is a 124 MW waste-to-energy power plant located in the United States. Operated by Covanta Fairfax Inc, it has been in operation since 1990. The plant converts municipal solid waste into electricity, also utilizing gas as a secondary fuel. It ranks as the 4th largest waste plant in the United States, representing 1.27% of the country's total waste capacity of 9,768 MW. The U.S. has a total of 541 waste plants with a combined capacity of 1,386,385 MW. Compared to the largest waste plant, Covington Facility at 161 MW, Covanta Fairfax Energy is about 77% the size. Waste-to-energy facilities are increasingly important in the U.S. for managing waste and generating energy. They contribute to reducing landfill use and provide a renewable energy source. Covanta Fairfax Energy is located in Virginia, approximately 30 km from Washington, D.C.
36 years old
United States of America, North America
- Primary Fuel Type
- Waste
- Energy Source
- Non-Renewable
- Country
United States of America- Continent
- North America
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
United States of America — Energy ProfileWaste 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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