Project: Watt a Waste (WAW)
This 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.
Project information
Project manager at Linnaeus University
Leteng Lin
Other project members
Subashini Gnanasekar
Participating organizations
Gdańsk University of Technology, Poland (lead partner)
Linnaeus University
Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology, Germany
Klaipeda University, Lithuiania
BOFA, Denmark
SweHeat and Cooling, Sweden
Gumeko LLC, Poland
Financier
Interreg South Baltic Programme 2021–2027 through the European Regional Development Fund
Timetable
1 Sept 2025–31 Aug 2028
Subject
Bioenergy technology (Department of Built Environment and Energy Technology, Faculty of Technology)
More about the project
The Watt a Waste (WAW) project will develop and test practical waste-to-energy solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into regional and local energy grids. Through pilot-scale installations, the project will demonstrate the feasibility of producing renewable energy from non-recyclable and non-reusable waste.
Each pilot addresses a key aspect of waste-to-energy conversion:
- Low-temperature dry reforming to produce gaseous energy carriers.
- Advanced pre-treatment methods to enhance conversion efficiency.
- Plasma-based technologies to maximize energy yield.
These installations will serve as real-world models for optimizing energy recovery from biomass, plastics, rubber, and other high-calorific waste materials, ensuring energy efficiency with minimal environmental impact. The project will also establish best practices and technical guidelines to promote the adoption of waste-derived energy sources. Additionally, the WAW project will strengthen regional energy resilience by introducing alternative renewable energy carriers and fostering cross-border cooperation through the exchange of green energy technologies and knowledge.
The project is part of the research in the Bioresource Technology research group.
