Wedoany.com Report on Mar 10th, UK waste-to-energy operator enfinium has announced the expansion of visual artificial intelligence technology, provided by Germany's Wasteer, across all its facilities. The system automatically analyzes waste inputs through AI-powered cameras, identifying contaminants such as non-compliant waste products to prevent them from causing operational issues. After installation and machine learning calibration, this technology helps remove contaminants from waste feedstock, improving processing efficiency, reducing plant downtime, and optimizing overall operational performance.
enfinium has successfully piloted Wasteer's visual AI technology at its Ferrybridge 2 facility in West Yorkshire and its Parc Adfer facility in North Wales. The system performed well in identifying contaminants and enhanced plant performance. Based on the pilot results, Wasteer will also be deployed at the Ferrybridge 1, Kemsley, Kelvin, and Skelton Grange facilities, with full-scale rollout expected by 2026.
The integrated system issues real-time alerts and logs data, notifying staff when non-compliant waste is detected to ensure its effective removal. Automation is expected to reduce downtime by up to 30%, increase output by approximately 2%, and deliver measurable performance improvements. Data insights generated by the Wasteer system can be shared with fuel suppliers, supporting improvements in contaminant removal before waste arrives and enhancing local community waste management efficiency.
Dr. Jane Atkinson CBE, Chief Operating Officer of enfinium, stated: "Implementing this technology across enfinium's waste-to-energy fleet reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and performance enhancement. The successful pilot of Wasteer at Ferrybridge 2 and Parc Adfer led to our decision to roll out the technology across the entire fleet. Expanding our collaboration with Wasteer will improve operational efficiency, ensure communities benefit from reliable waste management, and provide homegrown electricity for the national grid."
Benedict von Spankeren, CEO of Wasteer, said: "We are delighted that Wasteer technology is being expanded across all enfinium's operational facilities. The pilot demonstrated that our solution offers an efficient way to handle non-compliant waste issues in waste-to-energy facilities with low operator investment. As long as on-site network and power are available, Wasteer handles the rest—boosting operational efficiency and preventing unnecessary downtime. As global AI innovation continues to advance, we are pleased that enfinium has chosen Wasteer to drive progress in the waste-to-energy industry."
