Lahat landfill turns waste into renewable energy
IPOH: Gas produced from the decomposition of solid waste at a landfill is being converted into electricity through a 2MW Biogas Renewable Energy Plant at the Lahat Sanitary Landfill here.
IPOH - A 2MW Biogas Renewable Energy Plant, located at the Lahat Sanitary Landfill in Perak, Malaysia, is converting waste gas into electricity, marking a milestone in the state's green energy initiatives. The plant, the first of its kind in northern Peninsular Malaysia, began commercial operations on May 28, 2022, and demonstrates how landfills can be repurposed for energy generation, aligning with circular economy principles.
Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad highlighted the project's potential to turn waste into energy, stating that it challenges the conventional view of landfills as mere waste disposal sites. The 2MW facility, developed by the Perak government and Ipoh City Council (MBI) in partnership with Teraju Sepadu Sdn Bhd, captures landfill gas from decomposing municipal solid waste, treats it, and uses it to power gas engines.
Since its launch, the plant has generated 10.124 GWh of electricity, processing approximately 650 tonnes of waste daily, which equates to about 237,000 tonnes annually. This innovation not only aids in waste management but also contributes to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, particularly methane, and supports the state's energy transition and green technology agenda.
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