城市生活垃圾總量的高速增長，及公眾對于廢棄物管理的高期待，正成為全球多數城市面臨的重要課題。近日，國際固體廢物管理協(xié)會（ISWA）《Waste Management World》 雜志9月版（2025年第三期），深度剖析了來自中國西安的成功經驗。

文章通過康恒西安高陵項目全面研究，展示了康恒WtE項目如何改寫行業(yè)規(guī)則——從高效協(xié)同、卓越運營、AI共生到打造社區(qū)引以為傲的資產，為全球城市固廢管理提供了標桿范本。

注：《Waste Management World》是全球唯一一本全面關注廢棄物和資源行業(yè)各方面發(fā)展與創(chuàng)新的雜志。作為ISWA官方雜志，該雜志是廢棄物服務公司、廢棄物產生者、政策制定與決策者獲取高價值內容的重要來源，在行業(yè)內具有廣泛的影響力，對推動廢棄物管理行業(yè)的發(fā)展和交流起到了重要作用。

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BREAKING THE MOULD:HOW XI’AN’S WASTE-TO-ENERGYPLANT REWROTE THE RULEBOOK打破常規(guī)：西安垃圾焚燒發(fā)電廠如何重塑行業(yè)規(guī)則 

In China's ancient capital, a waste treatment facility has quietly revolutionised how the industry thinks about community acceptance, operational excellence and technological integration. Five years after opening, the Xi'an Gaoling project sets a benchmark for a sector still grappling with public resistance and ageing infrastructure. ——By Helena Nageler Petritz

在西安這座古都，有一座垃圾處理廠正悄然改變著行業(yè)對社區(qū)認可、運營水準和技術融合的看法。西安高陵項目投用五年，為仍受公眾質疑、基礎設施老舊的行業(yè)樹立了新標桿。 文/海倫娜·納格勒·佩特里茨

When Xi'an Jingwei SUS Environmental Energy Co., a subsidiary of SUS ENVIRONMENT, began operating its waste-to-energy plant in January 2020, few could have predicted it would become one of the most visited industrial facilities in western China. By December 2023, over 7,400 people had toured the plant voluntarily-remarkable for an industry that typically struggles with public acceptance. The Xi'an Gaoling Domestic Waste Harmless Treatment Incineration Cogeneration Project handles 2,250 tons of municipal solid waste daily, serving 2.62 million residents across five districts. But capacity figures don't explain why this project has captured international attention or why delegations now make pilgrimages to this corner of Shaanxi Province. 

2020年1月，康恒環(huán)境旗下的西安涇渭康恒環(huán)境能源有限公司，開始運營其垃圾發(fā)電廠時，鮮有人能預料到它會成為中國西部最受關注的工業(yè)設施之一。截至 2023 年 12 月，已有超 7400 人自愿參觀該工廠 —— 這在通常面臨公眾接納難題的行業(yè)中，實屬罕見。西安高陵生活垃圾無害化處理焚燒熱電聯(lián)產項目，每日處理 2250 噸城市固體廢物，服務五個行政區(qū)的 262 萬居民。但產能數據無法解釋該項目緣何吸引國際關注，又為何引得各地代表團紛紛前往陜西這一區(qū)域參觀。

DESIGN AS STRATEGY: RETHINKING INDUSTRIAL ARCHITECTURE以設計為策略：重新審視工業(yè)建筑

The facility's most radical departure begins with what visitors see first. Instead of utilitarian concrete boxes that characterise most WtE plants, the Xi'an Gaoling project presents an architectural statement. French firm AIA designed the building around honeycomb motifs referencing Xi'an's history as the ancient capital of thirteen dynasties and the transformative process of turning waste into energy. This "deindustrialised" approach represents strategic positioning rather than mere aesthetics. Traditional facilities try to minimise visual impact behind barriers and bland facades. The Xi'an Gaoling project does the opposite, creating a structure residents point to with pride rather than tolerance. The architectural gamble paid off. Local basketball teams use the facility's courts, and the plant's "Love Station" provides rest areas for workers and drivers. Public access and community integration, a typical case of transforming NIMBY into YIMBY. 

該設施最徹底的突破，始于訪客第一眼所見之物。與大多數垃圾發(fā)電廠千篇一律的實用主義混凝土建筑不同，西安高陵項目呈現(xiàn)出極具建筑設計感的面貌。法國 AIA 建筑事務所圍繞蜂窩狀圖案設計該建筑，既呼應了西安作為十三朝古都的歷史，也體現(xiàn)了將垃圾轉化為能源這一變革性過程。這種 “去工業(yè)化” 的做法，更多是戰(zhàn)略布局而非單純追求美學。傳統(tǒng)設施往往試圖通過圍墻和單調的外立面來弱化視覺影響，而西安高陵項目則反其道而行，打造出一座令居民引以為傲而非容忍的建筑，顯然，這一建筑上的嘗試取得了成功。當地籃球隊使用該設施的球場，工廠的 “愛心驛站” 為工人和司機提供休息區(qū)，向公眾開放等社區(qū)融合措施，將 “鄰避效應（NIMBY）” 有效轉化為 “鄰利效應（YIMBY）” 。

BEYOND ELECTRICITY: THE ECONOMIC CASE FOR INTEGRATION不止發(fā)電：整合的經濟價值

While the facility's architectural approach grabs attention, its "Eco+X" operational model delivers the substance behind the style. The project extends far beyond traditional waste-to-energy operations, supplying district heating to 3.4 million square meters - covering nearly 65% of Gaoling District's heating needs and serving 35,000 households. The numbers tell a compelling story. During the 2024-2025 heating season, the integrated system reduced natural gas consumption by 16 million cubic meters, achieving a 93% reduction rate while cutting heating company costs by 55%. For municipal planners struggling with energy security and environmental targets, such performance metrics offer a powerful argument for integrated infrastructure approaches. The facility's multistream processing capabilities add another layer of economic value. By March 2025, the plant had processed 80,000 tons of sludge, 20,000 tons of leachate and 30,000 tons of biogas residue while supplying 1.35 million GJ of heat. This diversified approach transforms the facility from a singlepurpose waste processor into a comprehensive resource recovery hub. Such integration isn't without challenges. Managing multiple waste streams requires sophisticated process controls and creates operational complexity that many facilities prefer to avoid. However, the Xi'an Gaoling project's experience suggests the economic benefits can justify the additional complexity, particularly in urban environments where land constraints make colocation attractive.

盡管該設施的建筑設計備受矚目，但其 “生態(tài) + X” 運營模式才是背后的核心所在。該項目的意義遠超傳統(tǒng)垃圾發(fā)電運營范疇，它為 340 萬平方米區(qū)域供應集中供熱，覆蓋高陵區(qū)近 65% 的供熱需求，服務 3.5 萬戶家庭。數據能夠說明一切。在 2024 - 2025 年供暖季，該綜合系統(tǒng)減少天然氣消耗 1600 萬立方米，減排率達 93%，同時使供熱公司成本降低 55%。對于在能源安全和環(huán)境目標等方面面臨挑戰(zhàn)的市政規(guī)劃者而言，這樣的數據指標有力地證明了該綜合方案的優(yōu)勢。除此之外，該設施的多物料流處理能力還提供了另外一層經濟價值，截至 2025 年 3 月，工廠已處理 8 萬噸污泥、2 萬噸滲濾液和 3 萬噸沼渣，同時供應 135 萬吉焦熱量。這種多元化的做法將設施從單一用途的垃圾處理廠轉變?yōu)榫C合資源回收中心。當然，這種整合并非毫無挑戰(zhàn)，管理多種垃圾流需要精密的過程控制，也會帶來許多設施力求避免的運營復雜性。然而，西安高陵項目的經驗表明，經濟收益能抵消這些復雜度，尤其是在城市環(huán)境土地緊張的條件下，把設施集中建設顯然能讓經濟效益更高。

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE THROUGH DIGITAL INNOVATION通過數字創(chuàng)新實現(xiàn)運營卓越

Recognition as China's first "WtE industry operational leader" reflects performance exceeding typical benchmarks. The emissions control system employs SNCR, semidry process, dry process, activated carbon injection, bag filtration and SCR technology. Emission levels exceed China's national standard for pollution control on the municipal solid waste incineration (GB18485-2014) and the 2010/75/EU standard. The plant achieved zero wastewater discharge through advanced treatment processes combining pretreatment, UASB, MBR, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis for leachate, plus separate industrial wastewater treatment systems. Most ambitiously, the facility implements AI and digital twin technology - among the first commercial applications in the WtE sector. Built on a detailed LOD300 model, the system provides real-time digital replication of all processes. Early results show potential for predictive maintenance, enhanced staff training through simulation and intelligent decision support through machine learning models. 

作為中國首個被評為“運營服務領跑者”的垃圾焚燒發(fā)電廠，高陵項目的表現(xiàn)遠超行業(yè)一般水平。其排放控制系統(tǒng)采用SNCR+半干法+干法+活性炭噴射+布袋除塵器+SCR技術，排放水平優(yōu)于中國《生活垃圾焚燒污染控制標準》（GB18485-2014）和歐盟 2010/75/EU 標準。該廠通過先進的處理工藝實現(xiàn)了廢水零排放，這些工藝結合了預處理、上流式厭氧污泥床（UASB）、膜生物反應器（MBR）、納濾和反滲透來處理滲濾液，另外還有獨立的工業(yè)廢水處理系統(tǒng)。除此之外，該設施應用了人工智能和數字孿生技術——這在垃圾發(fā)電行業(yè)中屬于首批商業(yè)應用?；谠敿毜?LOD300 模型，該系統(tǒng)能實時“復制”所有流程。初期結果顯示，其有潛力通過模擬實現(xiàn)預測性維護、強化員工培訓的效果，并通過機器學習模型為智能決策提供支持。

COMMUNITY RELATIONS: LESSONS IN SOCIAL LICENCE社區(qū)關系：社會認同的經驗啟示

Perhaps most remarkably, the facility has achieved genuine community acceptance and enthusiasm. The project maintains open access during working hours, promotes educational visits and provides community amenities. More fundamentally, the integrated heating system provides direct benefits to local residents - transforming the facility from a necessary burden into a community asset. Such community integration remains rare globally. Most WtE facilities focus primarily on minimising negative impacts rather than creating positive value for surrounding communities. The Xi'an Gaoling project's approach suggests alternative strategies may be both possible and profitable. 

或許最值得稱道的是，該設施實現(xiàn)了真正的社區(qū)接納與支持。項目在工作時間保持開放，推動教育參觀并提供社區(qū)便利設施。更重要的是，綜合供熱系統(tǒng)為當地居民帶來直接收益——將設施從必要的負擔轉變?yōu)樯鐓^(qū)資產。這種社區(qū)整合在全球范圍內仍較為罕見。大多數垃圾發(fā)電廠主要關注如何將負面影響最小化，而非為周邊社區(qū)創(chuàng)造積極價值。高陵項目的做法表明，替代策略既可能實現(xiàn)也能帶來收益。

GLOBAL IMPLICATIONS FOR AN EVOLVING INDUSTRY對行業(yè)的全球啟示

Located near the ancient Silk Road's starting point, the Xi'an Gaoling project has become a destination for international delegations seeking to understand evolving waste management practices. For the global WtE industry, the project demonstrates what's possible when facilities are conceived as comprehensive infrastructure rather than single-purpose processors. However, replicating these results requires more than copying technology. Success stems from integrated planning that considers architectural design, community needs, operational excellence and technological innovation as interconnected elements. As cities worldwide grapple with growing waste streams and sophisticated public expectations, the Xi'an Gaoling project model provides a template worth studying - proof that waste-to-energy facilities need not accept minimal public acceptance as an inevitable constraint.

該項目位于古絲綢之路起點附近，已成為國際考察團了解垃圾管理實踐發(fā)展的必要“打卡地”。對于全球垃圾發(fā)電行業(yè)而言，該項目展示了將設施視為綜合基礎設施而非單一用途的垃圾焚燒發(fā)電廠時所能實現(xiàn)的可能。然而，想要復制這些成果并非僅僅是技術照搬。成功源于綜合規(guī)劃，需要將建筑設計、社區(qū)需求、運營卓越性和技術創(chuàng)新視為相互關聯(lián)的要素。當前，全球城市都要應對垃圾增長和公眾高期待的問題，西安高陵項目模式提供了一個值得研究的范本——證明垃圾焚燒廠出現(xiàn)“無人支持”的情況并不是一種必然宿命。

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