Antony Waste Handling Cell (AWHCL) has commissioned its Waste to Energy power plant and commencement of commercial sale of power to PCMC (Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation). As previously communicated, this project represents a pivotal milestone as India's pioneering Waste to Energy plants selling power under Green Energy Open Access Rules.
The company takes great pride in commencing its commercial power sales by initially providing up to 8 MW of power to two infrastructure assets of PCMC: the Ravet water pumping station and the Chikali sewage treatment plant. The power generated by its Waste to Energy facility not only promotes a cleaner environment but will also play a crucial role in maintaining the uninterrupted operation of these vital facilities.
The culmination of efforts and dedication from Antony Waste’s team, along with invaluable collaboration with its technical partners, has resulted in the successful initiation of trial runs. These tests involved equipment performance under varying loads ranging from 8 MW to 14 MW using mixed MSW (Municipal Solid Waste) generated / collected within PCMC as feedstock. The power supply will see a gradual increment by the end of the financial year, and the power sale will be ramped up to 11.76 MW. This expansion signifies a significant step towards achieving a greener and more sustainable energy ecosystem.
Antony Waste Handling Cell is one of the top five players in the Indian MSW (municipal solid waste) management industry with an established track record of many years, providing full spectrum of MSW services.
