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| MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE |
Biogas production from solid waste is a familiar technology in Sri Lanka. However its application has experienced varying degrees of success and failure in different contexts. Biogas technologies were first introduced to Sri Lanka in the 1970’s – this too was on a research basis with the Indian and Chinese made. However, initially only a few state institutes and schools moved into use this facility. These too functioned as mere demonstrations. Therefore most projects were deemed to be pilot initiatives and barely ventured beyond the line.
Since generating power from non-conventional renewables is an important strategy in Sri Lanka, national scale waste-to-energy projects are receiving high priority at present. Converting MSW to energy has a tremendous potential in cutting down greenhouse gas emissions as well as other negative health and environmental effects.
In Sri Lanka, the city of Colombo alone generates approximately 0.438 million tonnes of garbage per annum. Realising the potential of producing biogas from MSW, the Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council has implemented the first pilot project at Jathikapola in Narahenpita. This project is deemed to generate 26,280 kWh of electricity per annum. |
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