Lagos State has taken a major step towards turning tonnes of solid waste generated in the metropolis into usable energy. for the construction of a high-efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant on Epe landfill, which will utilise advanced technology to…
In a statement, the innovative waste management solution is expected to take some 40,000 homes off the national electricity grid, as the technology would enhance energy security and diversification, generating between 60 and 75 megawatts of baseload electricity annually. The governor said the partnership represented a “monumental step” forward in his administration’s waste management strategy, stressing that the move marked another milestone in the journey to build a clean, healthy, and more sustainable city.
“We are thrilled to announce the construction and operation of a high efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant in Lagos. This state-of-the-art facility will be built with the capacity to process 2,250 tonnes of waste daily, representing a monumental step forward in our waste management strategy. The plant will not only provide a sustainable alternative to the current practice of waste dumping, it will also divert more than 95 per cent of our waste from landfill sites.
Sanwo-Olu said the technology had not only proven reliable but had also been tested by the European Commission as the best available technology in terms of efficiency. He said the partnership would enable the state to turn its burden into wealth and create new value from waste conversion.Deputy Consul General of the Netherlands Consulate, Ms. Leonie Van der Stijl, said the partnership presented the possibility of international collaboration to solve local challenges, noting that Lagos, through the pact, became the first partner of the Dutch waste management.Managing Director of Harvest Waste Consortium, Mr.