Pune: Waste To Energy Plant In Moshi Reaches 12 MW Capacity, Set To Expand To 14 MW
Moshi, 27th October 2023: Power generation at the Waste to Energy plant in the Moshi waste processing unit has reached its current capacity of 12 MW and is expected to increase to 14 MW in the near future. The establishment of this advanced facility aims to ensure responsible waste management, address environmental concerns, and minimize ecological impact by converting waste into electricity. This project not only promotes sustainable waste management but also offers economic benefits.
The electricity produced at the Moshi waste depot will be used to power various PCMC installations, reducing the municipality’s reliance on external sources for electricity. This aligns with the Green Open Access Policy of the Government of India, which encourages the generation and use of green energy sources.
Approximately 2.0 MW of electricity will be allocated for the project’s operations, while the remaining power will be supplied to water treatment and sewage treatment plants of the municipality through open access. The project has been designed to accommodate the specific characteristics of waste collected in the city, utilizing a moving grate to burn waste at full capacity.
The project complies with the Solid Waste Management Regulations of 2016 and employs a Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) to monitor emissions. In terms of climate change mitigation, each tonne of incinerated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) helps reduce approximately -1982 kg of CO2 emissions, resulting in an annual saving of around 7 lakh tonnes of carbon emissions.
PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh stated, “We are not only scientifically disposing of waste but also harnessing its energy potential to power our installations, leading to significant electricity cost savings. This initiative reflects our commitment to sustainability and aligns with the Government of India’s Green Open Access Policy. We are determined to continue innovating for a cleaner and more energy-efficient future for our community.”
It’s worth noting that Pimpri Chinchwad processes approximately 1,150 tonnes of waste daily. The waste to energy project aims to generate 14 megawatts of electricity from 700 tonnes of RDF (Refuged Derived Fuel). Out of this, 12 MW of electricity will be used by the Municipal Corporation. The project operates under a Public-Private Partnership on a DBOT basis and has a 21-year operating period.
With the synchronization of the 14 MW Waste to Energy plant with the grid, the Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) issued a plant commissioning certificate on October 6. As of October 17, the plant has generated a total of 22.88 lakh units of power.
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