Lagos State has joined forces with Harvest Waste Consortium, a Netherlands-based company, to establish a Waste-to-Energy facility at the Epe landfill. This state-of-the-art plant will leverage advanced technology to transform municipal, commercial, and industrial solid waste into clean, renewable energy.
The innovative project is poised to deliver significant benefits to Lagos by potentially removing approximately 40,000 homes from the national electricity grid. By generating between 60 and 75 megawatts of consistent electricity annually, the facility aims to enhance energy security and diversify the city’s energy sources.
Initiated by the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, this collaboration was solidified with the oversight of the Lagos State Office of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP). Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighted that the current waste disposal practices in Lagos are insufficient, necessitating this forward-thinking partnership. The objective is to introduce cutting-edge solutions that reduce environmental pollution, improve air quality, and prevent water resource contamination, thereby safeguarding the residents' quality of life.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the alliance as a “monumental step” in his administration’s waste management strategy, marking a significant milestone in the quest for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos.
“Today is a landmark moment in our journey towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Lagos as we formalize our partnership with Harvest Waste Consortium. This collaboration will revolutionize waste management and energy production in our State,” Governor Sanwo-Olu stated.
The development of this Waste-to-Energy plant was initially reported by Omono Okonkwo for The Electricity Hub.
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