Waste-to-Energy in the Danube Strategy Region : Challenges and Prospects

KIMBRELL, Colin, Jitka KUNCOVÁ and Jan OSIČKA. Waste-to-Energy in the Danube Strategy Region : Challenges and Prospects. Brno: Masaryk University Press. 76 pp. ISBN 978-80-210-9175-7. doi:10.5817/CZ.MUNI.M210-9175-2019. 2019.

Basic information

• Original name: Waste-to-Energy in the Danube Strategy Region : Challenges and Prospects
• Authors: KIMBRELL, Colin (840 United States of America, belonging to the institution), Jitka KUNCOVÁ (203 Czech Republic, belonging to the institution) and Jan OSIČKA (203 Czech Republic, guarantor, belonging to the institution).
• Edition: Brno, 76 pp. 2019.
• Publisher: Masaryk University Press

Other information

• Original language: English
• Type of outcome: Book on a specialized topic
• Field of Study: 50902 Social sciences, interdisciplinary
• Country of publisher: Czech Republic
• Confidentiality degree: is not subject to a state or trade secret
• Publication form: electronic version available online
• WWW: Munispace
• RIV identification code: RIV/00216224:14230/19:00108974
• Organization unit: Faculty of Social Studies
• ISBN: 978-80-210-9175-7
• Doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5817/CZ.MUNI.M210-9175-2019
• Keywords (in Czech): energetické využití odpadů; cirkulární ekonomika; energetická politika; odpadové hospodářství; Podunajská strategie; střední Evropa
• Keywords in English: waste to energy; circular economy; energy policy; waste management; Danube strategy; central Europe
• Tags: rivok
• Tags: International impact, Reviewed

Abstract

This study presents the current state and main challenges for the development of the waste -to-energy (WtE)industry in the countries of the Danube Strategy Region (DSR). Waste-to-energy systems constitute a broad range of technologies for converting various types of waste either directly into electricity or heat or into a fuel for subsequent use. These technologies, furthermore, are dependent on complementary systems and services, in particular waste management. WtE is thus a complex topic overlapping with other prominent issues, such as sustainability, resource security, and the circular economy. The study provides a general overview of WtE technologies and associated systems, presents a cursory look at relevant EU legislation and statistics, details the main challenges facing the development of WtE projects, outlines the situation in the DSR countries, and, finally, presents a case study of a selected successful project.