How Africa can improve its waste-to-energy projects

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A new study on Ethiopia’s Reppie waste-to-energy (WtE) plant reveals a stark gap between promise and performance. The plant processes less than half its intended waste and generates far less electricity than projected. It has also failed the social inclusivity test by displacing hundreds of waste pickers, highlighting systemic challenges.

• The plant processes 396–650 tons daily instead of 1,400 and generates only 92 GWh against 185 GWh projected.

• As more African cities pursue WtE, the report’s recommendations provide a roadmap for designing cleaner, cheaper and socially inclusive alternatives.

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