NEWS – Karnataka’s first Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant coming is expected to start trial runs by mid-July

OVERVIEW

• Location: Bidadi, Karnataka
• Area: 15 acres
• Capacity:5 MW
• Cost: Rs 260 crore
• Stakeholders: Joint venture by Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) and Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL)
• Initial Completion Date: October 2023

PLANT OPERATIONS

• Waste Processing: Capable of processing 600 metric tonnes of dry waste daily
• Electricity Generation: Heat from burning dry waste at high temperatures used to generate electricity
• Cost: Production cost approximately Rs 8 per unit

BENEFITS

• Waste Disposal: Scientific disposal of dry waste
• Sustainability: Addresses the city’s dry waste problem, offering a sustainable waste management solution

CHALLENGES

• High Production Costs: Although production costs are high, the plant offers a scientific solution for waste disposal

IMPORTANCE

• Environmental Impact: Helps reduce landfill usage by processing dry waste
• Energy Production: Converts waste to energy, contributing to the city’s power supply