What is Waste-to-Energy?

Ecologically Sound, Cost-Effective Energy

Waste-to-energy (WtE), also known as energy-from waste (EfW), is a vital part of a strong and sustainable waste management

chain. Fully complementary to recycling, it is an economically and ecologically sound way to provide a renewable source for energy

while diverting waste from landfills.

A WtE plant converts solid waste into electricity and/or heat – an ecological, cost-effective way of energy recovery.

A waste-to-energy plant converts municipal and industrial solid waste into electricity and/or heat for industrial processing and

for district heating systems – an ecologically sound, cost-effective means of energy recovery. The energy plant works by burning

waste at high temperatures and using the heat to make steam. The steam then drives a turbine that creates electricity.

Recover valuable resources

Harnessing energy from waste isn’t just a trash disposal method. It’s a way to recover valuable resources. Today, it is possible

to reuse 90% of the metals contained in the bottom ash. And the remaining clinker can be reused as road material.

High efficiency and low emissions

Waste to energy is one of the most robust and effective alternative energy options to reduce CO2 emissions and replace fossil

fuels.  Approximately 2/3 of household waste is categorized as biomass. Therefore, we can recover 2/3 as CO2-neutral energy

and reduce our dependence on fossil fuels.

In Europe, 50 million tons of waste is converted into valuable energy through EfW technology, supplying 27 million Europeans

with electricity. Still, 50% of municipal solid waste becomes landfill. This releases greenhouse gasses like methane. Our energy

from waste technology eliminates these emissions.