Mumbai plans to build a biogas facility to handle 1,000 tonnes of wet trash each day.
A bio-gas plant is being planned for Mumbai to treat 1,000 tons of wet waste generated daily. The plant will come up at the Mahalaxmi waste treatment facility, and will process 1,000 tonnes of wet waste into 10 MW of power. The power generated will be supplied to the grid, and the biogas that will be produced can be used for cooking purposes.
Mumbai currently produces 7,025 metric tonnes of garbage every day, out of which 60% is wet waste. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has floated a tender for the project, and the selected contractor will have to design, build, and operate the plant for 10 years. The BMC will pay the contractor Rs 4.5 for every unit of electricity generated.
The bio-gas plant is a significant step towards sustainable waste management and renewable energy in Mumbai. The plant will reduce the amount of waste going to landfills and provide a solution to the problem of waste management in the city. With the increasing population and urbanization, waste management has become a crucial issue for cities like Mumbai, and the bio-gas plant will help in addressing this challenge.
The bio-gas plant will also contribute to the country’s energy security by reducing the dependence on fossil fuels. The use of biogas will help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improve the air quality in the city. Moreover, it will create employment opportunities in the field of renewable energy and waste management.
The BMC has been working towards improving the waste management system in the city, and the bio-gas plant is a part of its efforts towards sustainable development. The plant will not only provide an alternative source of energy but also create a cleaner and healthier environment for the citizens of Mumbai
