Waste to Energy

Unlock the full potential of residual waste with Turboden’s Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology.
Designed for efficiency and profitability, Turboden ORC systems convert residual waste into valuable electric and thermal energy, while also enhancing the performance of existing waste-to-energy plants. With a proven track record in industrial applications, our turbogenerators can produce up to 40 MW of electrical power per unit, offering a scalable and reliable solution for sustainable energy generation.

WASTE-TO-ENERGY SOLUTIONS POWERED BY TURBODEN ORC TECHNOLOGY

Turboden’s Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology enables efficient and sustainable energy recovery from residual waste. Depending on the specific characteristics of the waste stream, the most suitable thermal treatment and heat recovery configuration is selected to maximize performance and profitability.

Each ORC-based Waste-to-Energy plant is custom-engineered to meet client-specific requirements, offering:

Electric-only generation with electrical efficiency up to 30%
Combined Heat & Power (CHP) configurations for enhanced energy utilization

Key Features of ORC Waste-to-Energy Plants:

Waste throughput: from 5,000 to 200,000 tons per year
Power output: from 500 kWe to 20 MWe
High flexibility to manage variations in waste quantity and quality
Exceptional availability and operational reliability
Simplified operation and maintenance

Example of a simplified Turboden technological solution integrated into a customer's plant

DECENTRALIZED WASTE-TO-ENERGY PLANTS POWERED BY TURBODEN ORC TECHNOLOGY

Turboden’s decentralized energy-from-waste (EfW) plants offer a smart and sustainable solution for local waste treatment. Utilizing Organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) technology, these compact systems treat waste directly at the source, reducing the environmental impact and costs associated with long-distance transportation and centralized infrastructure.
Designed to integrate seamlessly into urban and industrial environments, decentralized ORC plants support efficient waste management while contributing to local energy production and circular economy goals.