Lerwick Energy Recovery Plant (Shetland EfW Plant): Difference between revisions
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==Summary== | ==Summary== | ||
The Energy Recovery Plant in Lerwick generates hot water | The Energy Recovery Plant in Lerwick burns over 23,000 tonnes of waste per year and generates 7MW of energy providing heat and hot water for the Lerwick District Heating System which is operated by the [[Shetland Heat Energy and Power Ltd]] (SHEAP)<ref>https://www.shetland.gov.uk/rubbish-recycling/education.asp</ref> <ref>https://waste-management-world.com/a/shetland-islands-waste-to-energy-facility-gets-upgraded-controls</ref>. | ||
The plant | The waste to feed the plant originates from Shetland, Orkney and areas of the Highlands. | ||
The hot water created from the destruction of the [[residual waste]] is used to heat approximately 1,230 domestic properties, commercial and public buildings around Lerwick including schools, care homes, the leisure centre and hospital<ref>https://www.sheap-ltd.co.uk/</ref> | The hot water created from the destruction of the [[residual waste]] is used to heat approximately 1,230 domestic properties, commercial and public buildings around Lerwick including schools, care homes, the leisure centre and hospital<ref>https://www.sheap-ltd.co.uk/</ref> | ||