Waste-to-Energy Plant Operation in the UK - Industry Market Research Report

Wasted Energy: Covid-19 Has Caused a Fall in Electricity Demand, Meaning Industry Revenue is Expected to Fall

The Waste-to-Energy Plant Operation industry is growing. The industry focuses on the disposal and recovery of municipal waste and energy generation. This energy comes in the form of electricity exported to the national grid and consumers along private wires. The industry also exports its heat, usually in the form of steam that can be used in industrial processes or to heat homes. It also collects and sells recyclates from the waste, which is often metals recovered from sorting and bottom ash processing. Revenue is expected to expand at a compound annual rate of 4.6% to reach £1.5 billion over the five years through 2022-23, including revenue growth of 2.9% in 2022-23. Companies in the industry own and operate waste-to-energy plants. Waste-to-energy is an umbrella term for a variety of processes that are used to create energy out of waste, including the economic recovery of municipal waste and generation of energy. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.