About this event
| Energy from Waste – What’s Next?
Energy from waste (EfW) involves taking waste (generally municipal solid waste) and turning it into a useable form of energy such as electricity, heat, and chemicals for transport fuels (e.g., diesel). The technologies involved include combustion, gasification, pyrolysis, or a combination; with current projects being predominantly based on combustion plants.
The energy produced is a valuable domestic energy source which contributes to energy security and its base load. As a partially renewable energy source, EfW also contributes to our net zero energy targets which are aimed at decarbonising energy generation. EfW has the added advantage that it is non-intermittent, so it can complement other renewable energy sources such as wind or solar.
| Current and Future Role of Energy from Waste
EfW plants are primarily electricity at present, with some schemes, such as SELCHP in London and Sheffield, using the heat generated for combined heat and power (CHP) processes. A few years ago, conversion to CHP was an easy option, based on known and proven combustion technologies and flue gas treatment options.
In future, we see alternative, more innovative technologies enabling our dependency on electricity production from EfW plants to become more ‘chemical energy’ production-oriented, which could lead to the production of sustainable aviation fuels and other low carbon fuels that would contribute to the UK’s energy transition.
| Why the Change Now?
There are two major changes happening in the UK’s energy industry that could impact on the role of EfW going forward to 2050:
- Cheaper low carbon energy from nuclear and offshore wind
- The need for low carbon chemical energy for energy security, including ‘bio carbon dioxide’. EfW has the potential to meet this requirement.
The role of biogas in green energy transition is also likely to take off. Collaboration from energy majors, power companies and the aviation industry is needed to assist the UK government with funding and regulation clarity on the future role of EfW. This will help to drive the industry thinking forward.
Join us as we explore the latest developments in this globally important industry and discuss what is needed for EfW to better contribute to energy security in the UK.
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| Event Details
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Time: 09:30 - 15:00
Venue: Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, 151 Deansgate, M3 3WD
Cost: EIC Member: £40 / Non-Member: £75
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