Coventry EfW
An EfW facility based upon conventional combustion technology which is not considered an ERF as a result of not having R1 status. Coventry has permitted capacity of 315,000 tonnes per year.
The plant is operated by Coventry and Solihull Waste Disposal Company (CSWDC) with delivery of waste is by road and the facility processes primarily residual Household Waste[1].
Site Details
| Operator | CSWDC |
|---|---|
| Site | Coventry EfW Plant |
| Size | Large |
| Permit No | NP3739PD |
| Plated Capacity | 315 |
| Status | Operational |
Plant Description
The plant comprises standard combustion over 3 lines of grate technology at 30 tonnes per hour, generating super-heated steam, and is configured to run on primarily residual Household Waste and similar residual Commercial Waste.
The plant provides around 17MWe and 16MWth of heat to users in Coventry City Centre[1][2].
History
The Coventry facility was built to primarily service residual Household Waste from Coventry City Council under a long term PPP which lists tonnage at 245,000 tonnes per annum.
Coventry and Solihull Waste Disposal Company (CSWDC) shareholders are Coventry City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council.
References:
- Annual Report 2024
- CSWDC Website
