The Białystok Waste-to-Energy plant marks ten years of operation, converting over one million tonnes of waste into a crucial source of heat and electricity for the city.
Key Takeaways
- Białystok Waste to Energy Plant has converted over one million tonnes of waste into essential heat and electricity in ten years of operation.
- The facility has produced 3,310,000 GJ of thermal energy, supplying 7-10% of the city’s district heating needs.
- It has also generated 450,000 MWh of electricity, powering street lighting and municipal buildings.
- The plant educates the community, hosting 14,000 visitors to learn about waste management and segregation.
The municipal waste disposal plant (Zakład Unieszkodliwiania Odpadów Komunalnych – Zuok) in Białystok has completed ten years of operation, during which it has processed 1,100,000 tonnes of waste. The facility is a combined heat and power plant supplying district heating and electricity to the city.
The plant was one of the first of its type in Poland. Its construction occurred between 2 December 2013 and 31 December 2015. The municipal company Puhp Lech began operating the facility on 1 January 2016. The use of thermal treatment has significantly reduced the volume of waste directed to landfill sites.
Energy Generation From Waste
Over the past decade, the plant has generated 3,310,000 GJ of thermal energy, distributed via the municipal heating network. This represents 7-10 per cent of Białystok’s annual district heating supply.
Simultaneously, the facility has produced 450,000 MWh of electrical energy. This power is used for street lighting and to supply municipal buildings, including schools and offices.
Educational And Community Role
The plant also fulfils an educational function. In its ten years of operation, 14,000 people, including students and adults, have visited the facility to learn about its processes and the importance of waste segregation.
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