WAW – Watt A Waste

WAW – Watt A Waste

09.07.2025

Lead partner

Name: Gdańsk University of Technology
http://www.pg.edu.pl/
Address: Narutowicza 11/12, 80-233 Gdańsk
Region/Subregion: Pomorskie
Country: Poland


Project Partners Member States

DE, DK, LT, PL, SE


Name: Bofa
https://bofa.dk/
Address: Almegaardsvej 8, 3700 Rønne
Region/Subregion: Bornholm
Country: Denmark

Name: SweHeat and Cooling
https://www.sweheat.com/
Address: Tofsmesgatan 15, SE-254 49 Helsingborg
Region/Subregion: Skane län
Country: Sweden

Name: Gumeko LLC
https://gumeko.pl/
Address: Rożental 35, 83-130 Pelplin
Region/Subregion: Pomorskie
Country: Poland

Name: Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology
http://inp-greifswald.de/
Address: Felix-Hausdorff-Str. 2, 17489 Greifswald
Region/Subregion: Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Country: Germany

Name: Klaipeda University
https://www.ku.lt/
Address: Herkaus Manto 84, 92294 Klaipeda
Region/Subregion: Klaipedos apskritis
Country: Lithuania

Name: Linnaeus University
https://lnu.se/
Address: Universitetsplatsen 1, 35195 Växjö
Region/Subregion: Kalmar län
Country: Sweden


Category of intervention

046


Transforming waste into renewable energy to reduce fossil fuel use and boost energy security in the South Baltic area.


Overview: The Watt-a-Waste (WAW) project addresses the urgent need to transition to renewable energy sources in the South Baltic area by integrating waste-based renewable energy technologies into local and regional grids. This initiative focuses on reducing dependency on fossil fuels and achieving energy security and climate neutrality.

Key Objectives: WAW aims to develop and test innovative waste-to-energy conversion methods, producing clean energy from non-recyclable waste. The project seeks to optimise energy recovery while minimising environmental impact, directly contributing to renewable energy goals and reducing carbon emissions.

Main Activities: The project involves pilot installations focused on different aspects of waste-to-energy conversion. These include low-temperature dry reforming for gaseous energy carrier production, pre-treatment methods to enhance conversion efficiency, and plasma-based technologies for maximising energy yield. Each pilot assesses the scalability, integration with local energy systems, and creation of decentralised waste-to-energy hubs.

Impact: WAW demonstrates the feasibility of integrating waste-derived energy solutions into local energy grids, supporting regional energy resilience and providing alternative renewable energy carriers. By developing best practices and technical guidelines, the project facilitates the adoption of these technologies across the South Baltic area, promoting cross-border cooperation in energy innovation.

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