Copenhagen is on course for becoming the world’s first zero-carbon city by 2025. On its quest to realize its goal, it is resorting to creative ways, such as establishing a ski slope on a waste-to-power incinerator. This original idea will not only allow Copenhagen to be eco-friendly but a touristic attraction as well.
Usually, incinerators are established outside the cities for health reasons, however, this plant is different because instead of emitting smoke plumes, the plant will blow smoke rings.
Designed by Bjarke Ingels Group, the energy plant will turn trash into power that will then go to the city’s grid. It will generate less CO2 than the city’s former plant.
The plant features a one of its kind 2,000-foot-long ski slope and the world’s tallest artificial climbing wall. It will serve a ski slope in winter.
Around 57,000 people are expected to use the facility’s ski slope and recreation area comprised of: water sports, soccer fields, and a go-kart track surrounds the building.
The $643 million project will not only be the world’s most efficient waste burning and energy-generating plant in the world but also an original and one of its kind touristic attraction with ample benefits:
- Generating 25% more energy from the same amount of waste.
- Emitting 100,000 fewer tons of CO2
- The reuse 90% of the metal waste
- Powering 62,500 homes and providing 160,000 homes with hot water
Copenhagen ambition is exemplary as it shows other countries that investing in eco-friendly initiatives might be expensive but if done smartly it can generate money not only economize on expenses in the long run.
The Interviewer Mag 