Incinerator in China turns 5,000 tons of waste per day into clean electricity
Energy & Industry
Shenzhen Energy Ring
Shenzhen, China
Gottlieb Paludan Architects and Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects have designed the world’s largest waste-to-energy plant, the Shenzhen Energy Ring.
The plant processes 5,000 tonnes of waste daily, equivalent to approximately one-third of the waste generated by Shenzhen’s 20 million residents. It utilises advanced waste incineration and electricity production technologies while serving as an educational resource for the citizens of Shenzhen.
From waste to energy
The Shenzhen Energy Ring seamlessly combines technical functionality with education
As one of the first industrial buildings in China to achieve LEED Gold certification, the design incorporates several sustainability-focused features. A 7,400-square-metre photovoltaic array on the roof generates 3.6 million kWh of electricity annually, contributing to the plant’s total annual energy output of 1.2 billion kWh, which is supplied directly to the city’s grid. The building’s daylighting and ventilation strategies reduce the need for electric lighting and air conditioning, making it well-suited to Shenzhen’s subtropical climate.
The Shenzhen Energy Ring seamlessly combines technical functionality with education and community engagement, offering visitors the opportunity to learn about the waste-to-energy process through exhibitions and interactive activities. A 1.1-kilometre rooftop walkway provides recreational opportunities and panoramic views of the landscape while offering insights into the facility’s operations and energy production.
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