Energy dept keen on enhancing power generation at Bidadi plant

THE energy department is generating 11.5 megawatt (MW) power per day from Bidadi's waste-to-energy plant using 600 tonnes of dry waste generated by Bengalureans on a daily basis.

- BOSKY KHANNA @Bengaluru

Now, the government agency is keen to enhance the installed capacity and increase power generation, as part of the non-conventional power generation source.

The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) is also pleased with the idea and looks at it as a solution to address the increasing problem of waste management.

But officials in the energy department are skeptical and said, "While the government is keen on expanding the plant's installed capacity, it can be done when BBMP ensures consistent quality of segregated good quality garbage."