Waste-to-Energy Calculator
Evaluate waste-to-energy plant economics including tipping fee revenue, electricity sales, operating costs, and payback period.
Inputs
Results
Annual Revenue
$18,980,000.00
Net Income
$11,680,000.00
Annual Operating Cost$7,300,000.00
Payback Period17.1 years
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter daily waste throughput in tons/day and the tipping fee charged per ton.
- Set electricity sale price ($/kWh) and total capital cost in millions.
- Review Annual Revenue, Annual Operating Cost, Net Income, and Payback Period (years).
- Adjust tipping fee and electricity price to model different revenue scenarios for the facility.
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