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US municipal waste
The US produces close to 300 million tons of municipal solid waste per year, of which approximately 12% is processed and turned into energy. This produces about 13 TWh of electricity every year.
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The US produces close to 300 million tons of municipal solid waste per year, of which approximately 12% is processed and turned into energy. This produces about 13 TWh of electricity every year.
In 2012, PCH Santo Antônio do Caiapó began commercial operation. PCH Santo Antônio do Caipó has an installed capacity of 30.00 MWh, with an annual projected generation of 80,000 MWh/year, in addition to serving around 27 municipalities in the region. The main municipalities served are Cavalcante, São João D’Aliança, Alto do Paraíso and Teresina de Goiás, all in the State of Goiás, in the Midwest region of Brazil.
In 2012, PCH Pontal do Prata began commercial operation. PCH Pontal do Prata has an installed capacity of 17.77 MW, with an annual projected generation of 55,000 MWh/year, in addition to serving around 27 municipalities in the region. The main municipalities served are Cavalcante, São João D´Aliança, Alto do Paraíso and Teresina de Goiás, all in the State of Goiás, in the Midwest region of Brazil.
Baishitou Kouzi Third and Fourth Cascade Hydropower plants are run-of-river hydro plants located in the upper part of the Ganlai river in Sunan County, Gansu Province.
The Binggou Hydropower Station is a run-off hydropower station located in the Qilian Mountains, China, with a total installed capacity of 21 MW and an annual generating capacity of about 120 000 MWh.
This hydropower plant, with 3.97 MW of installed capacity capable of generating up to 33 GWh per year, is located 12.5km away from the Nuevo Imperial agricultural irrigation canal, which draws its water from the Cañete River (approximately 170 km south of Lima).
With a capacity of 4MW, BSPGR9 is a Solar Power Plant located in the Kui Buri District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province of Thailand. Known for its rich and diverse wildlife, Kui Buri’s ecological conservation efforts and local communities are supported by the clean and green electricity from renewable power projects like BSPGR9.
Health Planet Management-Huai Sakae is a solar power plant located in Phetchabun province, Thailand. Serving the local community and contributing to the national grid, the plant represents a significant step towards clean energy in the region.
17 Anyawee Holding-Hua wa 1 & 2 are solar power plants situated in Prachinburi province, Thailand. By harnessing solar power, this facility contributes to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability in Prachinburi and beyond.
Most of the hydropower in the UK is generated from large hydro plants. A significant portion of the UK’s hydropower is generated in Scotland, which is home to the UK’s largest hydroplant, Glendoe (100 MW).