450 CUM Biogas Plant, Rourkela Municipal Corporation
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450 CUM Biogas Plant, Rourkela Municipal Corporation
Rourkela Municipal Corporation implemented an advanced waste-to-energy solution to address the growing challenge of municipal solid waste management. This project stands out for its use of segregated organic fractions from municipal waste as feedstock for biogas generation. A 450 CUM biogas plant was established, along with a 50 kVA biogas-based genset that converts the generated biogas into electricity. The system produces approximately 600 units of power per day, which is synchronized and supplied to the grid, creating a sustainable and efficient urban waste management model.
Turning Municipal Waste into Sustainable Energy
Watch how the 450 CUM Biogas Plant at Rourkela Municipal Corporation converts organic waste into clean and renewable energy, promoting sustainable waste management, environmental protection, and efficient urban development.
Objectives
Efficient municipal waste management while generating renewable energy at scale.
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To utilise segregated organic municipal waste for biogas generation.
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To produce renewable electricity from waste and reduce landfill dependency.
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To implement a scalable and sustainable waste-to-energy solution.
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To support grid-connected clean energy generation.
Challenges
Addressing large-scale waste management complexities and the need for efficient energy recovery systems.
Segregation and Feedstock Quality
Ensuring a consistent supply of properly segregated organic waste for efficient biogas production.
High Waste Volume Management
Handling large quantities of municipal solid waste in a systematic manner.
Technical Integration
Integrating biogas generation with a genset and synchronizing power with the grid.
Impact
Delivering measurable environmental and economic value through waste-to-energy transformation.
Renewable Power Generation
Approximately 600 units of electricity are generated daily from biogas.
Reduced Landfill Burden
Significant diversion of organic waste from landfill sites.
Efficient Waste Utilisation
Segregated waste is converted into valuable energy resources.
Sustainable Urban Model
Grid-connected system supports clean energy adoption and circular economy practices.
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