Tuesday
June 11
2024

Lagos Set to Generate Power From Solid Waste, as Sanwo-Olu Signs Deal with Dutch Firm

Lagos State has taken a major step towards turning tonnes of solid waste generated in the metropolis to usable energy.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, formalised a partnership with a Dutch firm, Harvest Waste Consortium, for the construction of a high efficiency Waste-to-Energy plant on Epe landfill, which will utilise advanced technology to generate clean energy from municipal solid waste, commercial and industrial waste.

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Source: The Lagos State Government (link opens in a new window)

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Energy, WASH
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circular economy, public health, public-private partnerships, renewable energy, waste