Feasibility Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Generation in Zimbabwe

Feasibility Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Generation in Zimbabwe

Feasibility Assessment of Municipal Solid Waste to Energy Generation in Zimbabwe

Assessment of the potential for energy generation and greenhouse gas emission reduction potential from the municipal solid waste generated in urban areas of Zimbabwe.
  • Client

    Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Zimbabwe

  • Country

    Zimbabwe

  • Project Value

    USD6,300.00

  • Date

    August to October 2021

Project Description

This project aims to conduct a feasibility assessment of converting municipal solid waste into energy in urban areas of Zimbabwe. The project involves evaluating the technical and economic viability of waste-to-energy technologies, assessing the waste generation and composition, and analyzing the potential environmental and social impacts. The findings will inform decision-making processes related to waste management strategies and renewable energy generation in Zimbabwe’s urban areas.

Activities

  • Collecting data on waste generation rates, composition, and characteristics.
  • Assessing waste-to-energy technologies and their applicability.
  • Analyzing the economic viability of waste-to-energy projects.
  • Evaluating potential environmental and social impacts.
  • Providing recommendations for waste management strategies and renewable energy generation.
    Role: Contractor