Dublin Waste to Energy

What Dublin Waste to Energy does

Dublin Waste to Energy Limited operates Ireland's first waste-to-energy facility, located at Poolbeg in Dublin. The plant combusts non-recyclable residual waste above 850°C, reducing waste volume to approximately 20% of original input as bottom ash, and recovers ferrous and non-ferrous metals for resale. It generates approximately 61.5 MW of baseload electricity that is exported to Ireland's national grid via EirGrid, enough to power around 140,000 homes, and has installed capability to deliver up to 90 MW of district heating for the proposed Dublin District Heating System serving approximately 50,000 homes. Since commencing commercial operations in 2017, the facility has processed over 5 million tonnes of residual waste and exported nearly 3.8 TWh of mostly renewable electricity to the grid.

The facility is licensed to process up to 690,000 tonnes per annum under an Environmental Protection Agency Industrial Emissions Directive permit, and currently processes approximately 600,000 tonnes. Revenue is generated through three primary streams: regulated electricity sales to the national grid, municipal gate fees from waste suppliers (Dublin City Council acting for four Dublin Local Authorities plus the Eastern and Midlands region), and secondary income from recovered metals, with district heating positioned as a future incremental stream. The asset is structured as a public-private partnership between Dublin City Council and private investors; following March 2026 transactions, the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) is acquiring Encyclis' 50% stake, and Kanadevia Inova has taken over operations and maintenance, having acquired Encyclis Ireland Operations Ltd. The facility employs approximately 60 full-time staff at the site plus 35-40 contractor roles, and operates 24/7, with waste deliveries accepted Monday to Saturday from 8am to 10pm.

Go-to-market is functionally a regulated B2G utility model with long-dated municipal contracts and a single grid offtaker. Community engagement is conducted through a Community Gain Fund (€1 million available in 2025, over €11 million allocated to date), Open House events, six-monthly newsletters, and ministerial/site visits. The near-term commercial focus is on completing mechanical and electrical upgrades during the April-June 2026 planned maintenance window to lift throughput toward the licensed ceiling and on commercialising the district heating baseload.

Name

Dublin Waste to Energy

Legal name

Dublin Waste to Energy Limited

Website

https://dublinwastetoenergy.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dublin Waste to Energy operates Ireland's first waste-to-energy facility in Poolbeg, processing up to 600,000 tonnes of residual municipal waste annually into 61.5 MW of baseload electricity and planned district heating under a public-private partnership with Dublin City Council.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Waste-to-Energy Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213), Waste Treatment and Disposal (5622), Waste Collection (56211)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953), Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991)

akta.pro primary industry

Waste-to-Energy (WtE) Combustion Facilities (BPALACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste-to-Energy CHP (Municipal/Industrial Waste Incineration) (EUACAKAC), Industrial & Commercial Waste Incineration (Non-hazardous) (EUAAAKAC), Industrial Waste-to-Energy (Non-Hazardous Process Wastes) (EUACAIAI)

Keywords

• Waste-to-energy services
• Residual waste treatment
• Baseload electricity generation
• District heating supply
• Metal recovery services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electricity Generation and Export: Facility generates approximately 61.5 megawatts of electricity exported to Ireland's national grid. This is the primary revenue stream from the waste-to-energy conversion process.
2. District Heating Supply: Planned future revenue stream from supplying hot water to Dublin District Heating System, leveraging waste heat from the combustion process.
3. Waste Processing Fee: Revenue from processing residual waste delivered by municipal authorities and commercial waste producers in the Dublin and Eastern and Midlands regions.
4. Metal Recovery: Revenue from recovery and sale of ferrous and non-ferrous metals extracted from ash for reuse.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dublin Waste to Energy operates a single waste-to-energy facility at Poolbeg, Dublin that converts non-recyclable residual household and commercial waste into electricity and recoverable materials. The facility processes up to 690,000 tonnes per year via combustion above 850°C, exporting approximately 61.5 MW of baseload electricity to Ireland's national grid, with district heating capability of up to 90 MW and recovery of ferrous and non-ferrous metals from bottom ash.

Product overview

Dublin Waste to Energy operates a single unified waste-to-energy facility located in Poolbeg, Dublin. The facility is a public-private partnership between Dublin City Council and private investors (Encyclis, DIF Capital Partners, MEAG, and now USS). The core product is the waste-to-energy conversion service, which processes up to 690,000 tonnes of residual waste annually, generating approximately 61.5 MW of electricity and providing district heating capability of up to 90 MW. The facility has operated since 2017 and is now operated by Kanadevia Inova following a March 2026 transition. A complementary Community Gain Fund provides grants to local community projects.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dublin Waste to Energy Facility A waste-to-energy facility that converts non-recyclable residual waste into electricity and heat through combustion above 850°C, generating approximately 61.5 MW of electricity for the national grid and up to 90 MW of district heating capability.
• Waste-to-Energy Process Converts residual household and commercial waste that cannot be recycled into baseload electricity, recovers ferrous and non-ferrous metals for reuse, and produces bottom ash that can be turned into building materials.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5 million tonnes of residual waste processed since 2017
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kanadevia InovacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017Switzerland-based green-tech leader took over operations and maintenance in March 2026, acquiring Encyclis Ireland Operations Ltd. Previously served as technology contractor for design, build and commissioning. Responsible for planned maintenance and upgrades to operate at licensed capacity of 690,000 tonnes per year.
• EncycliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer operator of DWTE facility (2017-2026). Leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Retains branding on website and contact information. Sold 50% stake to USS. Dublin-based operations team of approximately 60 employees transferred to Kanadevia Inova.
• Dublin City CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerActs on behalf of the four Dublin Local Authorities in the public-private partnership. Oversees Community Gain Fund scheme for local community projects. Facility located within Dublin City Council jurisdiction.
• CEWEP IrelandminorOthersConfederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants. DWTE hosts CEWEP Ireland meetings; discussions cover EU Emissions Trading Scheme, district heating systems, and industry policy matters.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Encyclis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dublin-waste-to-energy

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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