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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
An [[EfW]] facility based upon conventional combustion technology and presently in early stage construction. North London Heat and Power replaces the end of life [[Edmonton EcoPark EfW]] facility on the same site, at a forecast operational capacity of 700,000 tonnes per annum vs the current 675,000 tonnes per annum. | An [[EfW]] facility based upon conventional combustion technology and presently in early stage construction. North London Heat and Power replaces the end of life [[Edmonton EcoPark EfW]] facility on the same site, at a forecast operational capacity of 700,000 tonnes per annum vs the current listed 675,000 tonnes per annum (although this is reported at 500,000 tonnes per annum in some listings). | ||
==Technology== | ==Technology== | ||
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==Construction== | ==Construction== | ||
The plant commenced construction with initial ground preparation works in January 2019 by . A legal challenge | The plant commenced construction with initial ground preparation works in January 2019 by [[Buckingham Group Contracting]] with an operational date expected for 2025<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/work-begins-on-new-edmonton-efw-facility/ Letsrecycle Article]</ref>. A legal challenge was raised in late 2019 on environmental grounds<ref>[https://www.letsrecycle.com/news/latest-news/edmonton-efw-crucial-for-climate-despite-legal-challenge/ Letsrecycle Article]</ref>. | ||
==Waste Input== | ==Waste Input== | ||
The plant is intended to run on residual [[Household Waste]] and [[Commercial Waste]]. The majority of supply will continue to be underpinned by [[ | The plant is intended to run on residual [[Household Waste]] and [[Commercial Waste]]. The majority of supply will continue to be underpinned by [[North London Waste Disposal Authority]]. | ||
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