Completion of fire clean-up at waste heat power plant: All boilers operational once more
The Solingen Waste-to-Energy plant in Germany has announced that its incinerator 3, which went offline due to a fire in November 2023, is now operating at full capacity once again. The repair process, which took less than a year, was carried out efficiently thanks to the use of redundant systems and the involvement of 25 external companies.
Despite the incinerator's maintenance, the waste-to-energy plant continued to operate at full capacity, ensuring uninterrupted thermal treatment of waste and the supply of district heating and electricity. The use of redundant systems played a crucial role in maintaining the plant's operations throughout the repair period.
A total of 4.5 tons of steel and 6,750 meters of cable were replaced during the repair, which cost approximately 55 million euros. The total cost was covered by insurance. A specialist company spent three months cleaning and decontaminating the affected areas before the repair work commenced.
Minor maintenance work remains, but it will not cause any further disruption to the plant's operations. Testing over the past few weeks has confirmed that the incinerator is now stable and reliable. The plant's ability to produce district heating and electricity was not affected by the incinerator's maintenance.
For specific details about the 2023 fire damage and repair process of Waste Incinerator 3, we recommend checking official reports or news releases from the Solingen Waste-to-Energy plant or relevant local authorities.
The efficient repair process of incinerator 3, carried out with the involvement of 25 external companies, demonstrated the resilience of science and industry in the environmental-science sector. The successful restoration of the plant's full capacity allows it to continue its energy production, contributing to finance and renewable energy sources. The effective use of redundant systems ensured minimal environmental impact during the maintenance period.
