Waste Crisis in Delhi and the Waste-to-Energy Conundrum

trash mountain in new delhi

With over 20 million residents, Delhi is one of the largest cities in the world. This growth has led to a sudden increase in the generation of municipal solid waste. Delhi produces around 14,000 tons of municipal solid waste every day which is enough to fill a number of football… Continue reading →

Bidadi Waste-to-Energy Plant in Bengaluru: Promise and Challenges

waste-to-energy plant in Bengaluru

The story of the Bidadi waste-to-energy plant in Bengaluru (Karnataka, India) feels a bit like science fiction—with a dash of everyday chaos thrown in. Operated by Karnataka Power Corporation Limited (KPCL), this Rs. 310 crore facility, formally launched in November 2024, is the first of its kind in the south… Continue reading →

Kanda Biomass Power Plant – An Overview

kanda biomass power plant

As we face urgent climate challenges, the need for biomass energy resources is paramount—and Kanda is leading the charge. Kanda Biomass Energy is a state-of-the-art biomass energy plant in Japan with power generation capacity of 75 MW. Located in a strategic transport hub, the plant symbolizes the versatility of biomass… Continue reading →

Waste-to-Wealth: A Tale of Shanghai and Lagos

Waste-to-Wealth: A Tale of Shanghai and Lagos

Shanghai and Lagos have two things in common. One is that both are the largest city in terms of population in their respective countries and two is the size of the waste that goes to their landfill or dumpsite. Although there is a wide disparity in their population according to the… Continue reading →

How Does a Poultry Waste Biogas Plant Work

poultry waste biogas plant

Anaerobic digestion of poultry litter is a sustainable way to manage poultry industry waste. Poultry litter is one of the best raw materials for the production of biogas. Infact, the biogas potential of poultry manure is better than that of cow manure and sewage sludge. In this article, we will… Continue reading →