Leading UK energy-from-waste operator enfinium has announced a major upgrade across its facilities with advanced visual AI technology from German software specialist Wasteer, designed to spot non-conforming waste and supercharge operational efficiency.

 

The system, already piloted at Ferrybridge 2 in West Yorkshire and Parc Adfer in North Wales, uses AI-powered analytics to automatically detect contaminants in incoming waste, alert plant staff in real time, and improve overall performance. Following successful trials, the technology will expand to Ferrybridge 1, Kemsley, Kelvin, and Skelton Grange, with full rollout expected through 2026.

 

The move promises to cut plant downtime by up to 30% and boost output by around 2%, while generating actionable data for suppliers to prevent contaminants from entering the waste stream in the first place.

 

Dr Jane Atkinson CBE, Chief Operating Officer at enfinium, said: “The implementation of this technology across enfinium’s EfW fleet is just one of many examples of our continued commitment to innovation and improved performance. The success of both Wasteer pilots at Ferrybridge 2 and Parc Adfer made it an easy decision to roll the technology out across our fleet. 

 

"The expanded partnership with Wasteer will not only improve our operational efficiency, but ensure that communities local to enfinium benefit from reliable and effective waste management which also supplies homegrown electricity to the national grid.”

 

Benedict von Spankeren, CEO of Wasteer, added: “We are extremely pleased with the expansion of Wasteer technology across all of enfinium’s operational facilities. As our previous pilots have shown, our technology solutions offer a highly productive solution to the issue of non-conforming waste within energy-from-waste facilities with minimal required input from the EfW operator. 

 

"With the provision of an internet network on-site and electricity, Wasteer takes care of the rest – improving operational efficiency and preventing unwanted downtime. As the world continues to develop innovative AI solutions, we are very happy that enfinium has chosen Wasteer to help to innovate the EfW industry.”