jätelämpöenergian

Jätelämpöenergia refers to the thermal energy recovered from waste materials. This process involves capturing heat that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere or lost through incineration and then utilizing it for various purposes. Common sources of waste heat include industrial processes, data centers, sewage treatment plants, and even landfills.

The recovered heat can be used directly for heating buildings, greenhouses, or swimming pools through district heating systems. Alternatively, it can be converted into electricity through technologies like organic Rankine cycles. This energy recovery not only provides a source of renewable energy but also contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing the reliance on fossil fuels.

Implementing jätelämpöenergia requires specialized infrastructure, such as heat exchangers and pipelines to transport the heat. The economic viability depends on factors like the volume and temperature of the waste heat, the distance to the point of use, and the cost of alternative energy sources. Despite these considerations, waste heat recovery is gaining traction as a sustainable solution for energy generation and waste management.