Turning local organic waste into electricity in India
One option is to control decomposition of organic waste in sealed tanks called anaerobic digesters. They harness the power of microbes to transform scraps and sludge and produce two main products: biogas, an energy source, and solids called digestate, a nutrient-rich fertilizer. The digestion process unfolds continuously, so long as feedstock supplies are sustained and the microorganisms remain happy.
When produced at scale, biogas can displace dirty fossil fuels for heating and electricity generation.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 'Turning local organic waste into electricity in India' project aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
Read more about the Sustainable Development Goals