Title:
Sustainable Energy Generation through Thermo-chemical Processes of Solid Waste from the 'La Pradera' Sanitary Landfill, Department of Antioquia, Colombia
Author(s):
Toro Álvarez, F., Gutiérrez Gómez, M.Á., Romero Salinas, J.M., Soto Arcila, S., Córdoba Pizarro, V.A., Gil Rúa, D., Herrera Uribe, D.A.
Document(s):
Paper
Poster
Abstract:
The solid waste management system in the metropolitan area of Valle de Aburrá and other municipalities in Antioquia, Colombia, is confronted with a critical challenge due to the impending closure of the 'La Pradera' sanitary landfill and associated issues in waste handling practices. To address this predicament, this paper proposes the implementation of a thermo-chemical process, specifically waste incineration, as a solution to generate electricity. By utilizing 70% of the daily 3200 metric tons (t) of potential waste received at the landfill, the project aims to achieve sustainable electrical energy production, material recovery, and a reduction in carbon emissions. The anticipated impact encompasses substantial contributions to the monthly energy needs in the region, coupled with significant financial revenues from electricity sales, by-product marketing, and carbon credits. Despite an initial investment requirement, the project demonstrates promising positive financial projections and offers positive environmental outcomes, making it a potentially transformative solution to the ongoing solid waste management crisis in the region. The proposed thermo-chemical process represents a promising solution to the solid waste management crisis, offering economic benefits, sustainable energy, and positive environmental outcomes for the Metropolitan Area of Valle de Aburrá and surrounding municipalities in Antioquia.
Keywords:
alternative energy, combustion, landfills, municipal solid waste (MSW)
Topic:
Sustainable Resources for Decarbonising the Economy
Subtopic:
Municipal and industrial wastes
Event:
32nd European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
Session:
1DV.1.10
Pages:
112 - 117
ISBN:
978-88-89407-24-0
Paper DOI:
10.5071/32ndEUBCE2024-1DV.1.10
Price:
FREE
