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Energy & Power Systems


Municipal Waste to Energy

This Research Service analyses the current (2011) South African municipal solid waste to energy landscape. Major metropolitan municipalities (eThekwini Municipality, City of Johannesburg, City of Tshwane, City of Cape Town and Mangaung Municipality) were interviewed. Views were obtained regarding the status quo, relevant drivers and restraints, strategy and way forward in the municipal solid waste to energy landscape. Mega Trends are included in this Research Service, compiled by senior Frost & Sullivan consultants. The impact of these Mega Trends on the municipal waste to energy landscape is fundamental to the planning objectives of not only the public sector, but also private sector players.
Published: 17 May 2012

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled Municipal Waste to Energy offers an in-depth examination of current position and future plans of major metropolitan areas in South Africa vis a vis waste to energy objectives. It examines technology options and the role that the private sector can play in furthering waste to energy initiatives.

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Key Questions This Study Will Answer

  • In terms of “waste to energy” objectives, what is the current position of the metropoles?
  • What are the plans of the metropoles in moving towards the specific objective of generating electricity? From an operational point of view, how many tons of solid waste are collected by the metropoles in a specific period of time? How long until the landfill sites reach maximum capacity?
  • What is the best method of reducing the volume of waste contained in landfill sites?
  • What technology options are available to the South African public sector, in the context of municipal waste to energy?
  • Is the relationship between the public and private sector an optimal one?

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