破解垃圾“短缺”困局 让“包袱”变财富

Core Insights - Companies are increasingly turning to internal potential to enhance the energy value of waste per ton through technological innovation [2][4] - A waste incineration plant in Zhao County, Shijiazhuang, with a designed capacity of 1,200 tons per day, has been operating at only 900 tons, leading to a loss of over 20 million yuan in 2023 [2][4] - After being acquired by Zhongke Environmental Protection at the end of 2023, the plant shifted from a single power generation model to a "combined heat and power" (CHP) model [2][4] - The general manager of Shijiazhuang Zhongke New Energy Co., Wang Chuan Sheng, stated that using steam for heating increases marginal benefits by 50 yuan per ton, translating to an increase of 100 yuan per ton of waste processed [2][4] - The plant processes between 330,000 to 400,000 tons of waste annually, which could potentially enhance profits by over 40 million yuan if the marginal benefit is 100 yuan per ton [2][4] Industry Trends - The company has implemented a series of technological upgrades in key areas such as boiler systems, flue gas treatment, and heating pipeline operations to maximize the energy value of waste [5] - The transition to CHP and technological innovation has enabled the company to shift from a loss of over 20 million yuan to a profit of over 30 million yuan [5] - The waste incineration industry has moved from a construction phase characterized by rapid expansion to a new phase focused on operational excellence, driven by subsidy reductions and the completion of capacity releases [5] - Continuous technological innovation and management optimization are essential for companies to transform challenges into opportunities [5]