Food Waste-to-Electricity Project in Sivaganga Stalled After Machinery Breakdown
A biogas-based electricity generation system in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu that converts food waste to power has been non-operational for six months due to machinery failure. The ₹66 lakh project, established under the Rurban Mission in 2021, was previously praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and generated 220 kW of daily electricity for local use. Officials say repairs require the original private company and operations should resume soon.
A food waste-to-electricity project in Kanjirangal village near Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu has stalled following a machinery breakdown approximately six months ago. Established in August 2021 under the Rurban Mission at a cost of ₹66 lakh, the system processed two tonnes of food waste daily through anaerobic digestion to produce methane gas, generating 220 kW of electricity used for streetlights, battery vehicles, and electric motors. The project reduced the local panchayat's electricity bills by several thousand rupees and provided employment to about three residents. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the initiative in his 'Mann Ki Baat' radio program. The private company that built the system maintained it until 2023, after which the Panchayat Administration took over operations. Rural Development Department officials stated that only the original private company can repair the machinery and that discussions are underway to restore functionality.
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The specific nature of the machinery breakdown and why repairs cannot be conducted by local technicians or alternative service providers is not detailed. Additionally, the timeline for expected repairs and the estimated cost of restoration are not provided.
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Project to generate electricity from food waste in Sivaganga stalled
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