Ipalle manages waste for over 500,000 people and powers 40,000 homes. An overview of the Belgian utility’s shareholders, facilities, and its role in the circular economy.
Key Takeaways
- Ipalle manages waste for over 500,000 people and powers 40,000 homes through waste management and energy recovery services.
- As a public utility, Ipalle’s shareholders include 29 municipalities and the Province of Hainaut.
- The Thumaide Waste-to-Energy plant can process 420,000 tonnes of waste annually and generates significant electricity.
- In 2025, the plant treated nearly 400,000 tonnes of waste while producing enough energy for over 66,000 households.
- Ipalle is actively working on carbon capture technology and has introduced a battery storage system to enhance energy efficiency.
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