Waste-to-energy

Waste-to-energy is the process of generating energy from waste materials, such as municipal solid waste, agricultural waste, and industrial waste. It is a key strategy in the circular economy that promotes resource efficiency and reduces waste. This presentation will explore the role of waste-to-energy in the circular economy technical cycle.

What is Waste-to-Energy?

Waste-to-energy is the process of generating energy from waste materials. It involves the use of various technologies, such as combustion, gasification, and anaerobic digestion, to convert waste into electricity, heat, or fuel.

EDF Renewables

EDF Renewables is a global leader in renewable energy. They specialize in wind, solar, and waste-to-energy solutions. They operate over 50 waste-to-energy facilities across the world and process over 4 million tons of waste per year. Their facilities use various technologies such as incineration, gasification, and anaerobic digestion to generate electricity and heat.

Hitachi Zosen Inova

Hitachi Zosen Inova is a Swiss company that specializes in waste-to-energy and environmental solutions. They operate over 50 waste-to-energy facilities across the world and process over 7 million tons of waste per year. Their facilities use advanced technologies such as fluidized bed combustion and gasification to generate electricity and heat, while reducing the volume of waste.

Veolia

Veolia is a French company that specializes in water, waste, and energy management. They operate over 70 waste-to-energy facilities worldwide and process over 50 million tons of waste per year. Their facilities use various technologies such as incineration, gasification, and anaerobic digestion to generate heat and electricity.

Covanta

Covanta is a leading provider of waste-to-energy and renewable energy solutions. They operate over 40 facilities across the world and have processed over 20 million tons of waste, generating over 10 million megawatt hours of energy. Their facilities use advanced combustion technologies to convert waste into clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.