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Zella-Mehlis

Operator: Zweckverband Abfallwirtschaft Südwestthüringen · Operating

Permitted capacity
160 kt/a
Energy recovery
CHP

Discover how the Zella-Mehlis Waste-to-Energy plant turns thousands of tonnes of mixed waste into reliable power and heat. Find out essential performance data.

Technical data
Thermal input60 MWth
Hourly capacity WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Waste calorific value WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
FeedstockHousehold, bulky, commercial, construction waste, sorting residues and municipal sludges
Steam parameters WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Electrical output WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
District heat output WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
District heat use WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+
Ownership WtE Monitor+Available with WtE Monitor+

Location

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