By Abdullahi Lukman
A pioneering waste-to-energy project, converting landfill biogas into clean electricity, has been launched by UN-Habitat at Tunisia’s Oued Laya controlled landfill.
This initiative addresses Tunisia’s growing waste management and energy challenges, marking a significant step towards sustainable development.
The project utilizes a 50 kW micro-cogeneration unit to capture and process landfill biogas, generating 60 kWh of electricity daily, sufficient to power 500 homes annually.
Expanded, it could potentially supply 22,000 homes, reducing reliance on imported electricity and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
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The initiative, implemented with national and international partners, combats Tunisia’s waste management crisis, which has deteriorated air and water quality since 2022.
It transforms waste into a valuable energy source, contributing to a circular economy and improving environmental and health conditions.
The project’s launch, attended by key stakeholders including Japan’s Ambassador to Tunisia, featured the first connection of a biogas unit to Tunisia’s national electricity grid.
This milestone demonstrates the potential of innovative solutions to tackle environmental challenges while advancing clean energy and sustainability.
“Transforming waste into renewable energy not only reduces emissions but also establishes a model of resilience and sustainability that can inspire similar efforts across Tunisia and beyond,” stated Majdi Frihi, project lead at UN-Habitat Tunisia.
