CHA new waste-to-energy plant in Zuchwil, Switzerland, has opened as part of a 600-million-franc project. The facility, operated by Kenova, processes up to 220,000 tons of waste annually from nearly 180 communities in the cantons of Bern and Solothurn. It generates 160 gigawatt-hours of electricity per year, enough to power around 50,000 households. The plant replaces an older facility built in 1990, which experienced frequent breakdowns leading to operational disruptions. The new plant features two advanced combustion lines instead of four, making it more energy-efficient and capable of producing 15% more electricity compared to the previous setup. The facility uses high-tech methods to convert waste into steam, which drives turbines to generate electricity.
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